Fred Gwynne
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 10, 1926 in New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- July 2, 1993
- Active Years
- 1948–2015 (68 Years)
- Total Credits
- 59 credits in database
Biography
Frederick Hubbard Gwynne was an American actor, artist, and author who was born in New York City on July 10, 1926, and died on July 2, 1993, at the age of 66. He was widely known for his television roles in the 1960s, including Francis Muldoon in the sitcom Car 54, Where Are You? and the character Herman Munster in The Munsters. In addition to his television work, he appeared in later film roles such as The Cotton Club, Pet Sematary, and My Cousin Vinny. Throughout his career, he accumulated 58 known acting credits.
Career overview
Frederick Hubbard Gwynne was born on July 10, 1926, in New York City, New York. He was an American actor, artist, and author who established a recognized career in both television and film. During the 1960s, he became widely known for his television sitcom roles. He played Francis Muldoon in Car 54, Where Are You? and portrayed the paterfamilias character Herman Munster in The Munsters.
In addition to his 1960s television work, Gwynne appeared in later film roles. Among his motion picture credits are The Cotton Club, Pet Sematary, and My Cousin Vinny. His career in the entertainment industry encompassed 58 known acting credits.
Gwynne passed away at the age of 66 on July 2, 1993, from pancreatic cancer.
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Full Filmography
59 titles- Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- Auto-Tune the Munsters: A Rock Opera (2015) as Herman Munster (archive footage)
- Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) as Herman Munster (archive footage)
- The Munsters: Family Portrait (2008) as Herman Munster
- Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa (2000) as Herman Munster (archive footage)
- My Cousin Vinny (1992) as Judge Chamberlain Haller
- Lincoln (1992) as Edwin Stanton (voice)
- Shadows and Fog (1991) as Hacker's Follower
- Murder in Black and White (1990) as Brannigan
- Earthday Birthday (1990) as Fred the Moose (voice)
- Pet Sematary (1989) as Jud Crandall
- Disorganized Crime (1989) as Max Green
- Fatal Attraction (1987) as Arthur
- The Secret of My Success (1987) as Donald Davenport
- The Ten-Year Lunch (1987) as George S. Kaufman (voice)
- Ironweed (1987) as Oscar Reo
- Murder by the Book (1987) as Victor Greville
- The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) as Uncle Hugo
- Vanishing Act (1986) as Father Macklin
- Off Beat (1986) as The Commissioner
- The Christmas Star (1986) as Waters
- Kane & Abel (1985) as Davis LeRoy
- Water (1985) as Spender
- The Cotton Club (1984) as Frenchy Demange
- American Playhouse (1982) as Charles Dickens
- The Mysterious Stranger (1982) as Balthasar Hoffman
- Any Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine (1982) as Charles Dickens
- So Fine (1981) as Chairman Lincoln
- The Munsters' Revenge (1981) as Herman Munster
- Simon (1980) as Maj. Gen. Korey
- The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg (1980) as Rev. Burgess
- Luna (1979) as Douglas Winter
- Sanctuary of Fear (1979) as Judge Potter
- Captains Courageous (1977) as Long Jack
- Bound for Freedom (1976)
- Harvey (1972) as Cab Driver
- Great Performances (1971) as Pike
- Dames at Sea (1971) as Hennesy
- Paradise Lost (1971) as Mr. Pike
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1969) as Jonathan Brewster
- The Littlest Angel (1969) as Patience, the Guardian Angel
- Hollywood Squares (1966) as Self
- Antkeeper (1966) as Narrator
- Munster, Go Home! (1966) as Herman Munster
- Salute to Stan Laurel (1965) as Herman Munster
- Marineland Carnival: The Munsters Visit Marineland (1965) as Herman Munster
- The Munsters (1964) as Herman Munster
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Car 54, Where Are You? (1961) as Officer Francis Muldoon
- Suspicion (1957) as Hughie
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self
- The Phil Silvers Show (1955)
- On the Waterfront (1954) as Slim (uncredited)
- You Are There (1953)
- Escape From Limbo (1953) as Tallow Pot Thompson
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Cab Driver
- Studio One (1948) as Little Dude
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Fred Gwynne best known for?
Fred Gwynne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cuckoo (2012), My Cousin Vinny (1992), Lincoln (1992), Shadows and Fog (1991).
When and where was Fred Gwynne born?
Fred Gwynne was born on July 10, 1926 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on July 2, 1993.
How many credits does Fred Gwynne have?
Fred Gwynne has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2015.
What is Fred Gwynne's background in cinema and television?
Frederick Hubbard Gwynne was an American actor, artist, and author who was born in New York City on July 10, 1926, and died on July 2, 1993, at the age of 66. He was widely known for his television roles in the 1960s, including Francis Muldoon in the sitcom Car 54, Where Are You? and the character Herman Munster in The...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 24
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Cab Driver — aged about 24
- The Munsters (1964) as Herman Munster — aged about 37
- On the Waterfront (1954) as Slim (uncredited) — aged about 27
- Kane & Abel (1985) as Davis LeRoy — aged about 58
- Hollywood Squares (1966) as Self — aged about 39
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