Frederick Kerr (1858-1933) was a British actor, best known for his prolific film career in the latter part of his life. After a long and distinguished theatrical career, Kerr established himself in Hollywood as a respected character actor in the early years of sound cinema.

He specialized in roles of distinguished elderly gentlemen, often eccentric, authoritarian, or acid-tongued, but with a touch of British elegance. His acting style was characterized by refined diction and an imposing presence. Among his most notable films are James Whale's horror classic *The Old Dark House* (1932), where he portrayed the unsettling Horace Femm, and *A Message to Garcia* (1936), released posthumously. His ability to imbue his characters with dignity and humor, or cold severity, made him a recognizable figure of 1930s cinema.