Fred Gwynne (1926–1993) |
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Fred Gwynne was an enormously talented character actor most famous for starring in the television situation comedies Car 54, Where Are You? (1961) (as Officer Francis Muldoon) and The Munsters (1964) (as the Frankenstein clone Herman Munster). He was very tall and had a resonant, baritone voice that he put to good use in Broadway musicals. Born ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 66) in Taneytown, Maryland, USA |
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Actor (65 credits)
Actor (65 credits)
1964-2004
The Munsters
(TV Series)
Herman Munster / Charlie Munster
Herman Munster / Charlie Munster
- My Fair Munster: Unaired Pilot
(2004)
... Herman Munster
- A Visit from the Teacher
(1966)
... Herman Munster
- Herman's Lawsuit
(1966)
... Herman Munster
- Herman's Sorority Caper
(1966)
... Herman Munster
- A House Divided
(1966)
... Herman Munster
1987
American Masters
(TV Series documentary)
George S. Kaufman
George S. Kaufman
- The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table
(1987)
... George S. Kaufman (voice, uncredited)
1985
Kane & Abel
(TV Mini-Series)
Davis LeRoy
Davis LeRoy
- Episode #1.2
(1985)
... Davis LeRoy
- Episode #1.1
(1985)
... Davis LeRoy
1982
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
- Any Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine
(1982)
... Charles Dickens
1966
The Danny Kaye Show
(TV Series)
Herman Munster
Herman Munster
- Edie Adams, Fred Gwynne, Glenn Yarbrough
(1966)
... Herman Munster
1964
Brenner
(TV Series)
Francis X. Fish
Francis X. Fish
- Charlie Paradise: The Tragic Flute
(1964)
... Francis X. Fish
1963
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series)
Willie Botsford
Willie Botsford
- Don't Shake the Family Tree
(1963)
... Willie Botsford
1961-1963
Car 54, Where Are You?
(TV Series)
Officer Francis Muldoon
Officer Francis Muldoon
- The Curse of the Snitkins
(1963)
... Officer Francis Muldoon
- Puncher & Judy
(1963)
... Officer Francis Muldoon
- The Loves of Sylvia Schnauser
(1963)
... Officer Francis Muldoon
- Lucille Is 40
(1963)
... Officer Francis Muldoon
- Joan Crawford Didn't Say No
(1963)
... Officer Francis Muldoon
1962
The DuPont Show of the Week
(TV Series)
William Hallowell Magee
William Hallowell Magee
- Seven Keys to Baldpate
(1962)
... William Hallowell Magee
1958
The DuPont Show of the Month
(TV Series)
E.J. Loffgrin
E.J. Loffgrin
- The Hasty Heart
(1958)
- Harvey
(1958)
... E.J. Loffgrin
1956
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series)
Little Dude
Little Dude
- The Landlady's Daughter
(1956)
... Little Dude
1955-1956
The Phil Silvers Show
(TV Series)
Cpl. Ed Honnegan / The Stomach (Cpl. Ed Honnegan)
Cpl. Ed Honnegan / The Stomach (Cpl. Ed Honnegan)
- It's for the Birds
(1956)
... Cpl. Ed Honnegan
- The Eating Contest
(1955)
... The Stomach (Cpl. Ed Honnegan)
1953
You Are There
(TV Series)
Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett
- The Burning of the Alamo
(1953)
... Davy Crockett
- The Defense of the Alamo
(1953)
... Davy Crockett
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Writer (1 credit)
Writer (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (19 credits)
Self (19 credits)
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Archive footage (16 credits)
Archive footage (16 credits)
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Stage: Appeared in "Mrs. McThing" on Broadway. Comedy/fantasy. Written by Mary Chase. Background music (played on the Theremin) by Mischa Tulin. Directed by Joseph Buloff. Martin Beck Theatre (moved to The Morosco Theatre from 25 Mar 1952-1 Nov 1952 then moved to The 48th Street Theatre from 3 Nov 1952-close): 20 Feb 1952-10 Jan 1953 ... See more »Alternate Names:
The MunstersHeight:
6' 5" (1.96 m)
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Personal Quote:
[on his most famous role, 1979]: Funny thing, yesterday morning I found my youngest son and daughter watching the rerun of an old (The Munsters (1964)) episode and I said, "My God, THAT'S not still on, is it?" Well, even so, I was very lucky and it was great fun to be as much of a household product as something like Rinso. I almost wish I could do it all over again.Trivia:
In his most popular post-The Munsters (1964) role, that of Judge Chamberlain Haller in My Cousin Vinny (1992), one of the sight gags is that the good judge looms a full foot taller than his antagonist, Vinny Gambini, as played by Joe Pesci. See more »Trademark:
Characters who often spend much of their time frowning See more »Star Sign:
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