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Frederick Hubbard Gwynne (July 10, 1926 – July 2, 1993) was an American actor, artist, and author widely known for his roles in the 1960s television sitcoms Car 54, Where Are You? (as Francis Muldoon) and The Munsters (as Herman Munster ), as well as his later film roles in The Cotton Club, Pet Sematary, and My Cousin Vinny . Early life.
Fred Gwynne was a versatile actor who starred in Car 54, Where Are You? and The Munsters. He also appeared in Broadway musicals, movies, and TV shows, and wrote and illustrated books.
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Learn about the life and career of Fred Gwynne, a versatile actor who starred in Car 54, Where Are You? and The Munsters. Find out his birth name, height, education, military service, Broadway roles, and more.
- July 10, 1926
- July 2, 1993
Jul 6, 1993 · Fred Gwynne, who played Herman Munster and Officer Francis Muldoon in popular TV comedies, passed away in 1993 from pancreatic cancer. He also had a career in theater, film and children's books.
Mar 29, 2024 · Fred Gwynne (born July 10, 1926, New York, New York, U.S.—died July 2, 1993, Taneytown, Maryland, U.S.) American actor and writer who possessed a lanky and towering physique, which, coupled with his distinctive high forehead and long-jawed, dour face, made him a natural to portray the Frankensteinian Herman Munster, a lugubrious funeral ...
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May 29, 2023 · Published May 29, 2023. Updated May 31, 2023. After he served as a radioman aboard the USS Manville in the Pacific, Fred Gwynne launched an acting career that spanned five decades. IMDb/CBS TelevisionFrederick Hubbard Gwynne was known for his lanky figure and long facial features, but the Harvard-educated actor once dreamed of becoming a painter.
Jul 3, 1993 · Fred Gwynne, an actor who had a diverse career but was best known for his portrayal of Herman Munster in the hit series "The Munsters," died yesterday at his home. He was 66 and lived on a farm...
