Fred Otash (January 7, 1922 – October 5, 1992) was a Los Angeles police officer, famous private investigator to the stars, author, and a WWII Marine veteran, who became known as a Hollywood fixer, while operating as its "most infamous" private detective. He is also remembered as "the inspiration for Jack Nicholson's character Jake Gittes in the film, Chinatown.
Fred Otash (January 7, 1922 – October 5, 1992) was a Los Angeles police officer, famous private investigator to the stars, author, and a WWII Marine veteran, who became known as a Hollywood fixer, while operating as its "most infamous" private detective. He is also remembered as "the inspiration for Jack Nicholson's character Jake Gittes in the film, Chinatown.
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