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Fred Berry (1951–2003)

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For a while in the 1970s, Fred Berry was one of the biggest stars on American television. The former dancer, who became a star in the sitcom What's Happening!! ballooned until his weight became a threat to his health. He battled with food, drink, drugs and women, marrying 6 times to 4 women in total. Diabetes was diagnosed... See full bio »

Born:

Fred Allen Berry
in St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Died:

(age 52) in Los Angeles, California, USA
(Front row, left to right) Tony Dow, Erin Moran, Adam Rich, Ron Palillo, Charlene Tilton, Eddie Mekka, Ernest Thomas, Fred Berry, Barry Livingston, (second row, left to right) Rodney Allen Rippy, Butch Patrick-Lilly, Willie Aames, Jeremy Miller, Jay North, Chris Knight, Haywood Nelson, (third row, left to right) Barry Williams, Todd Bridges, Paul Petersen, Jeff Conaway and Leif Garrett as themselves
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2002 Bum Runner
Can Man
 
2002 The Rerun Show (TV series)
Judge
– Bewitched: Divided He Falls/What's Happening!!: Rerun Gets Married (2002) … Judge
 
2000 Big Money Hustlas (video)
Bootleg Greg (as Fred 'Rerun' Berry)
 
1999 Rerun's Comedy Jam (video)
Uncle Paul
 
1998 In the Hood
Uncle Paul
 
1995 Murder Was the Case: The Movie (video short)
Re-Run (segment "Doggy Dogg World")
 
1985-1986 What's Happening Now! (TV series)
Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs / Freddie "Rerun" Stubbs
– The Wedding (1986) … Freddie "Rerun" Stubbs
– Dee's Dilemma (1986) … Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs
– Goodbye, Mr. Ripps (1986) … Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs
– Dee and Dwayne (1986) … Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs
– Mr. First Nighter (1986) … Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs
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1984 Alice (TV series)
Bobo
– Footloose Mel (1984) … Bobo
 
1984 A Stroke of Genius
 
1982 Vice Squad
Sugar Pimp
 
1976-1979 What's Happening!! (TV series)
Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs
– The Benefit Show (1979) … Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs
– First Class Coach (1979) … Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs
– The Last Page (1979) … Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs
– The Thomas Treasure (1979) … Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs
– The Eviction (1979) … Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs
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1977 The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (TV series)
Rerun
– Episode #1.7 (1977) … Rerun
 
1972 Hammer
Club Dancer (uncredited)
 
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2003 Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star ("Child Stars on Your Television")
 
Show ShowSelf (23 titles)
2011 The Actor's Journey (video documentary)
Himself
 
2011 The Actor's Journey for Kids (video documentary)
Himself
 
2007 In the Land of Merry Misfits
Himself
 
2003 Classmates (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.51 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
Himself
 
2003 I Love the '70s (TV series documentary)
Himself
– 1973 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Doggy Fizzle Televizzle (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Star Dates (TV series)
Himself
– Fred Berry (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Scrubs (TV series)
Himself
– My Drama Queen (2003) … Himself
 
2002 VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Kid Stars (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Weakest Link (TV series)
Himself
– Classic TV Stars (2001) … Himself
 
1999 Linc's (TV series)
Himself
– Real Time (1999) … Himself
 
1993 Martin (TV series)
Himself
– Hollywood Swinging: Part 2 (1993) … Himself (as Fred 'Rerun' Berry)
 
1992 The Howard Stern Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 July 1992 (1992) … Himself
 
1979 Kids Are People, Too (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 March 1979 (1979) … Himself
 
1979 Family Feud (TV series)
Himself
– Family vs. What's Happening (1979) … Himself
 
1977 Battle of the Network Stars III (TV special)
Himself - ABC Team
 
1977 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 23 May 1977 (1977) … Guest Appearance
 
1977 The Magic of ABC (TV movie)
Himself
 
1976 The Captain and Tennille (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1976) … Himself
 
1975-1976 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself
– Buck Henry/Bill Withers, Toni Basil (1976) … Himself (uncredited)
– Rob Reiner (1975) … Himself (as The Lockers)
 
1973 Wattstax (documentary)
Dancing guy (uncredited)
 
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2010 VH1 Rock Docs (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appeared in Snoop Dogg's video "Doggy Dogg World" (1994). See more »

Alternate Names:

Fred 'Rerun' Berry | The Lockers

Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Used to be a member of the Los Angeles-based dance troupe, The Lockers. See more »

Trademark:

Continually wore a red beret as his character did in What's Happening!! See more »

Nickname:

Penguin See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces