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Fred Gwynne

Bio: An American actor. Gwynne was best known for his roles in the 1960s sitcoms Car 54, Where Are You? and The Munsters, as well as his later roles in The Cotton Club, Pet Sematary and My Cousin Vinny
Born: Sat, Jul 10 1926
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Jul 02 1993
Fred Gwynne is 66 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Auto-Tune the Munsters: A Rock Opera
Auto-Tune the Munsters: A Rock Opera
Fred Gwynne would have been no older than 66 in Auto-Tune the Munsters: A Rock Opera as 'Herman Munster (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 2015
Poster of Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon
Fred Gwynne would have been no older than 66 in Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 2015
Poster of Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Fred Gwynne would have been no older than 66 in Waking Sleeping Beauty as 'Herman Munster (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 2009
Poster of The Munsters - Family Portrait
The Munsters - Family Portrait
Fred Gwynne would have been no older than 66 in The Munsters - Family Portrait as 'Herman Munster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa
Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa
Fred Gwynne would have been no older than 66 in Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa as 'Herman Munster (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 2000
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
Fred Gwynne was 66 in Lincoln as 'Edwin Stanton (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1992
Poster of My Cousin Vinny
My Cousin Vinny
Fred Gwynne was 65 in My Cousin Vinny as 'Judge Chamberlain Haller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1992
Poster of Shadows and Fog
Shadows and Fog
Fred Gwynne was 65 in Shadows and Fog as 'Hacker's Follower'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1991
Poster of Earthday Birthday
Earthday Birthday
Fred Gwynne was 63 in Earthday Birthday as 'Fred the Moose (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Murder in Black and White
Murder in Black and White
Fred Gwynne was 63 in Murder in Black and White as 'Brannigan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1990
Poster of Pet Sematary
Pet Sematary
Fred Gwynne was 62 in Pet Sematary as 'Jud Crandall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1989
Poster of Disorganized Crime
Disorganized Crime
Fred Gwynne was 62 in Disorganized Crime as 'Max Green'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Ironweed
Ironweed
Fred Gwynne was 61 in Ironweed as 'Oscar Reo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of The Ten-Year Lunch
The Ten-Year Lunch
Fred Gwynne was 61 in The Ten-Year Lunch as 'George S. Kaufman (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of Fatal Attraction
Fatal Attraction
Fred Gwynne was 61 in Fatal Attraction as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of The Secret of My Success
The Secret of My Success
Fred Gwynne was 60 in The Secret of My Success as 'Donald Davenport'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1987
Poster of Murder by the Book
Murder by the Book
Fred Gwynne was 60 in Murder by the Book as 'Victor Greville'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 17 1987
Poster of The Christmas Star
The Christmas Star
Fred Gwynne was 60 in The Christmas Star as 'Waters'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1986
Poster of The Boy Who Could Fly
The Boy Who Could Fly
Fred Gwynne was 60 in The Boy Who Could Fly as 'Uncle Hugo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of Vanishing Act
Vanishing Act
Fred Gwynne was 59 in Vanishing Act as 'Father Macklin'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 04 1986
Poster of Off Beat
Off Beat
Fred Gwynne was 59 in Off Beat as 'The Commissioner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 1986
Poster of Water
Water
Fred Gwynne was 58 in Water as 'Spender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club
Fred Gwynne was 58 in The Cotton Club as 'Frenchy Demange'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of The Mysterious Stranger
The Mysterious Stranger
Fred Gwynne was 56 in The Mysterious Stranger as 'Balthasar Hoffman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1982
Poster of Any Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine
Any Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine
Fred Gwynne was 55 in Any Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine as 'Charles Dickens'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1982
Poster of So Fine
So Fine
Fred Gwynne was 55 in So Fine as 'Chairman Lincoln'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1981
Poster of The Munsters' Revenge
The Munsters' Revenge
Fred Gwynne was 54 in The Munsters' Revenge as 'Herman Munster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1981
Poster of The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
Fred Gwynne was 53 in The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg as 'Rev. Burgess'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 17 1980
Poster of Simon
Simon
Fred Gwynne was 53 in Simon as 'Maj. Gen. Korey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1980
Poster of Luna
Luna
Fred Gwynne was 53 in Luna as 'Douglas Winter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1979
Poster of Sanctuary of Fear
Sanctuary of Fear
Fred Gwynne was 52 in Sanctuary of Fear as 'Judge Potter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 1979
Poster of Captains Courageous
Captains Courageous
Fred Gwynne was 51 in Captains Courageous as 'Long Jack'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1977
Poster of Bound for Freedom
Bound for Freedom
Fred Gwynne was 49 in Bound for Freedom
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 1976
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
Fred Gwynne was 45 in Harvey as 'Cab Driver'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1972
Poster of Dames at Sea
Dames at Sea
Fred Gwynne was 45 in Dames at Sea as 'Hennesy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1971
Poster of Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost
Fred Gwynne was 44 in Paradise Lost as 'Mr. Pike'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1971
Poster of The Littlest Angel
The Littlest Angel
Fred Gwynne was 43 in The Littlest Angel as 'Patience, the Guardian Angel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1969
Poster of Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace
Fred Gwynne was 42 in Arsenic and Old Lace as 'Jonathan Brewster'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1969
Poster of Antkeeper
Antkeeper
Fred Gwynne was 40 in Antkeeper as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1966
Poster of Munster, Go Home!
Munster, Go Home!
Fred Gwynne was 39 in Munster, Go Home! as 'Herman Munster'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1966
Poster of Salute to Stan Laurel
Salute to Stan Laurel
Fred Gwynne was 39 in Salute to Stan Laurel as 'Herman Munster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 1965
Poster of Marineland Carnival: The Munsters Visit Marineland
Marineland Carnival: The Munsters Visit Marineland
Fred Gwynne was 38 in Marineland Carnival: The Munsters Visit Marineland as 'Herman Munster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1965
Poster of On the Waterfront
On the Waterfront
Fred Gwynne was 27 in On the Waterfront as 'Slim (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 22 1954
Poster of Escape From Limbo
Escape From Limbo
Fred Gwynne was 26 in Escape From Limbo as 'Tallow Pot Thompson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Kane & Abel
Kane & Abel
Fred Gwynne was 59+ in Kane & Abel as 'Davis LeRoy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 1985
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Fred Gwynne was 44+ in Great Performances as 'Pike'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Munsters
The Munsters
Fred Gwynne was 38+ in The Munsters as 'Herman Munster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Fred Gwynne was 37+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Fred Gwynne was 36+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Car 54, Where Are You?
Car 54, Where Are You?
Fred Gwynne was 35+ in Car 54, Where Are You? as 'Officer Francis Muldoon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Fred Gwynne was 31+ in Suspicion as 'Hughie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Fred Gwynne was 29+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The Phil Silvers Show
The Phil Silvers Show
Fred Gwynne was 29+ in The Phil Silvers Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of You Are There
You Are There
Fred Gwynne was 26+ in You Are There
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Fred Gwynne was 25+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as ', Cab Driver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Fred Gwynne was 22+ in Studio One as 'Little Dude'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948