In 1990, when diagnosed by doctors with diabetes, he was told he had to
lose weight or his life would be shortened. After placing himself on a
strict regimen, he lost 108 pounds and 18 inches off his waist.
He danced on the TV show "Soul Train".
Used to be a member of the Los Angeles-based dance troupe, The Lockers.
Battled a severe drug and alcohol problem in the 1980s and has been
fully sober since.
Has been married six times to four women. He married two women
twice.
Has two daughters, one son.
Father of Fred Berry Jr., DeShannon Berry,and Portia 'Lady Rerun' Berry-Allen.