Robert Fraser (Due South)
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Sergeant Robert J. Fraser, often called Bob Fraser and referred to as Fraser Sr to distinguish from his son, is a fictional character
in the television series Due South
portrayed by Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent
.
of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
. Fraser Sr was 57 years old in April 1994. The pilot episode of Due South focuses on Fraser Sr's murder and his son's attempt to solve the case. Fraser Sr appears in later episodes as a ghost to give his son, Benton
, advice. Fraser Sr also features in the series in voice-overs of sections from his diaries.
Fraser Sr was a legend in his lifetime. He had a strong sense of justice and believed in the letter of the law. He was known for his ability to track criminals, especially in the wilderness.
Bob Fraser was married to Caroline, née Pinsent. He has two children, Benton Fraser and Maggie Mackenzie, although he only found out about the latter after his death. Buck Frobisher
was one of his closest friends.
Fraser Sr and his wife lived in an igloo
for four months. They also lived in Fort Nelson
for a while and at "The Rat", near a strip mine. His final home was a log cabin
in the Yukon
. He built the cabin himself.
Fraser Sr's ghost at first only allowed himself to appear to his son but it was soon revealed he could make himself be seen by anybody he chose to. He did this twice: once to one of the men who was responsible for his death, and to a former friend was being attacked after he offered to turn in evidence against his former partners-in-crime. Fraser Sr offered to give his former friend a hand up when he was pursued by a car trying to run him down. When Fraser Sr's former friend tried to grabbed Fraser Sr's hand, it passed right through. The former friend fell several stories. Although severely injured, the former friend survived. The second time that Fraser Sr appeared to another person was to a criminal name Muldoon, whom Fraser Sr had pursued and captured years before. But Muldoon escaped from prison and was pursued by Fraser Jr and "Ray Vecchio". "Vecchio" did not see Fraser Sr though. Fraser Sr appear in time for Muldoon from escaping, Muldoon was surprised to see his old nemesis having heard Fraser Sr had died. Muldoon was returned to prison
, making no mention of seeing Fraser Sr's ghost because people would most likely not believe him.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
in the television series Due South
Due South
Due South is a Canadian crime drama series with elements of comedy. The series was created by Paul Haggis, produced by Alliance Communications, and stars Paul Gross, David Marciano, and latterly Callum Keith Rennie...
portrayed by Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent
Gordon Pinsent
Gordon Edward Pinsent, CC, FRSC is a Canadian television, theatre and film actor.-Early life:Pinsent, the youngest of six children, was born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, the son of Flossie ; originally from Clifton, Newfoundland, and Stephen Arthur Pinsent, a papermill worker and cobbler;...
.
Character
He is a sergeantSergeant
Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police , literally ‘Royal Gendarmerie of Canada’; colloquially known as The Mounties, and internally as ‘The Force’) is the national police force of Canada, and one of the most recognized of its kind in the world. It is unique in the world as a national, federal,...
. Fraser Sr was 57 years old in April 1994. The pilot episode of Due South focuses on Fraser Sr's murder and his son's attempt to solve the case. Fraser Sr appears in later episodes as a ghost to give his son, Benton
Benton Fraser
Constable Benton Fraser is a fictional character in the television series Due South. He is a constable of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who works in the American city of Chicago, Illinois as Deputy Liaison Officer. He lives in a dangerous neighbourhood at the fictional address of apartment 3J...
, advice. Fraser Sr also features in the series in voice-overs of sections from his diaries.
Fraser Sr was a legend in his lifetime. He had a strong sense of justice and believed in the letter of the law. He was known for his ability to track criminals, especially in the wilderness.
Bob Fraser was married to Caroline, née Pinsent. He has two children, Benton Fraser and Maggie Mackenzie, although he only found out about the latter after his death. Buck Frobisher
Buck Frobisher
Sergeant Duncan "Buck" Frobisher is a character from the popular television series Due South. Portrayed by Leslie Nielsen,he appeared in the episodes: Manhunt, All The Queens's Horses, Call Of The Wild Pt. 1 and Pt. 2....
was one of his closest friends.
Fraser Sr and his wife lived in an igloo
Igloo
An igloo or snowhouse is a type of shelter built of snow, originally built by the Inuit....
for four months. They also lived in Fort Nelson
Fort Nelson, British Columbia
Fort Nelson is a town of approximately 5000 residents in British Columbia's northeastern corner. It is the administrative centre of the newly formed Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, a first for BC. The majority of Fort Nelson's economic activities have historically been concentrated in the...
for a while and at "The Rat", near a strip mine. His final home was a log cabin
Log cabin
A log cabin is a house built from logs. It is a fairly simple type of log house. A distinction should be drawn between the traditional meanings of "log cabin" and "log house." Historically most "Log cabins" were a simple one- or 1½-story structures, somewhat impermanent, and less finished or less...
in the Yukon
Yukon
Yukon is the westernmost and smallest of Canada's three federal territories. It was named after the Yukon River. The word Yukon means "Great River" in Gwich’in....
. He built the cabin himself.
Fraser Sr's ghost at first only allowed himself to appear to his son but it was soon revealed he could make himself be seen by anybody he chose to. He did this twice: once to one of the men who was responsible for his death, and to a former friend was being attacked after he offered to turn in evidence against his former partners-in-crime. Fraser Sr offered to give his former friend a hand up when he was pursued by a car trying to run him down. When Fraser Sr's former friend tried to grabbed Fraser Sr's hand, it passed right through. The former friend fell several stories. Although severely injured, the former friend survived. The second time that Fraser Sr appeared to another person was to a criminal name Muldoon, whom Fraser Sr had pursued and captured years before. But Muldoon escaped from prison and was pursued by Fraser Jr and "Ray Vecchio". "Vecchio" did not see Fraser Sr though. Fraser Sr appear in time for Muldoon from escaping, Muldoon was surprised to see his old nemesis having heard Fraser Sr had died. Muldoon was returned to prison
Prison
A prison is a place in which people are physically confined and, usually, deprived of a range of personal freedoms. Imprisonment or incarceration is a legal penalty that may be imposed by the state for the commission of a crime...
, making no mention of seeing Fraser Sr's ghost because people would most likely not believe him.
See also
- Constable Benton Fraser
- Detective Ray Vecchio
- Diefenbaker
- Sgt. Buck Frobisher
