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Fred Gwynne

Body measurements

Height

196 cm (6 ft 5 in)

Weight

100 kg (220 lb)

Info

Date of birth

July 10, 1926

Date of death

July 02, 1993 (66 years)

Zodiac sign

Cancer

Nationality

USA

Occupation

Actor, author

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Eyes color

Blue

Hair color

Brown
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Who is Fred Gwynne?

Fred Gwynne was a talented and famous American actor of the last century.

Early Accomplishments

In 1951, the actor joined Brattle Theatre Repertory Company. That was after his graduation.

His debut as a movie actor happened in 1954 when he appeared in a role of Slim in the film On the Waterfront. By the way, that film won an Oscar. 

Best Known For

Probably, everyone knows Fred Gwynne as Herman Munster. The actor’s role in the famous series The Munsters made him widely popular among multi-aged audience. 

Religious Beliefs

Throughout his life, Fred Gwynne didn’t comment on his religion, however, some data says his grandfather from the father’s side was an Episcopal priest. 

Sexual Orientation

Fred Gwynne was straight. He was married twice and had five kids (with his first wife Jean Reynard). The actor tied the knot for the second time in 1988. 

Worth to Know

The New York Times (07/03/1993) admitted that this brilliant actor lived on a farm close to Taneytown, Md. That was a kind of quite harbor for him. At the age of 66 Fred Gwynne died on his own farm. 

The same source shared the cause of his death – the actor suffered from the pancreatic cancer. 

Besides being a successful screen monster, Fred Gwynne used to write books for children. One of his most famous ones is The King Who Rained. Fred wrote nine books throughout his life. (Source: Goodreads.com)

The NY Times also shared that before becoming an actor, Fred thought about being a painter.

Fred Gwynne served as a radio operator on a submarine during the WW II. 

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