Fred Gwynne
Actor
66 years (Jul 10, 1926 – Jul 2, 1993)New York City, New York, USA
Seen across enough titles, Fred Gwynne turns into a familiar face with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. Of everything on the filmography, 'Pet Sematary' is the work that traveled the furthest. 'My Cousin Vinny' is the other credit most often cited. It began in 1953, at the age of 27.
Fred Gwynne
Actor
Seen across enough titles, Fred Gwynne turns into a familiar face with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. Of everything on the filmography, 'Pet Sematary' is the work that traveled the furthest. 'My Cousin Vinny' is the other credit most often cited. It began in 1953, at the age of 27.
18 Movies
Plays Jud Crandall
Pet Sematary
1989
Plays Arthur
Fatal Attraction
1987
Plays Donald Davenport
The Secret of My Success
1987
Plays Uncle Hugo
The Boy Who Could Fly
1986
Plays Chairman Lincoln
So Fine
1981
Plays Frenchy Demange
The Cotton Club
1984
Plays Douglas Winter
Luna
1979
Plays The Commissioner
Off Beat
1986
Plays Hacker's Follower
Shadows and Fog
1991
Plays Oscar Reo
Ironweed
1987
Plays Spender
Water
1985
Plays Herman Munster
Munster, Go Home!
1966
Plays Max Green
Disorganized Crime
1989
Plays Maj. Gen. Korey
Simon
1980
9 TV Shows
Plays Herman Munster
The Munsters
1964
Plays Francis Muldoon
Car 54, Where Are You?
1961
Plays Davis LeRoy
Kane & Abel
1985
Plays Self
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
Plays Cab Driver
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Hughie
Suspicion
1957
Plays Little Dude
Studio One
1948
Plays Pike
Great Performances
1971
Plays Charles Dickens
American Playhouse
1982
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My Cousin Vinny
Full Filmography
Shadows and Fog
Hacker's Follower
1991
Earthday Birthday
Fred the Moose (voice)
1990
Pet Sematary
Jud Crandall
1989
Disorganized Crime
Max Green
1989
Ironweed
Oscar Reo
1987
Fatal Attraction
Arthur
1987
The Secret of My Success
Donald Davenport
1987
The Boy Who Could Fly
Uncle Hugo
1986
Off Beat
The Commissioner
1986
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fred Gwynne still alive?
Fred Gwynne passed away on July 2, 1993 at age 66.
What are the most famous roles of Fred Gwynne?
Fred Gwynne is best known for roles in Pet Sematary, My Cousin Vinny, On the Waterfront.
How many movies has Fred Gwynne been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1953), Fred Gwynne has appeared in 17 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Fred Gwynne's first movie?
The career of Fred Gwynne began with Escape From Limbo (1953).
What is Fred Gwynne's most recent movie or series?
Fred Gwynne's most recent release is Lincoln, which premiered on December 26, 1992.
What TV shows has Fred Gwynne appeared in?
On television, Fred Gwynne has appeared in The Munsters, Great Performances, The Phil Silvers Show, Kane & Abel.
Fred Gwynne
1926-07-10 · New York City, New York, USA
Fred Gwynne (July 10, 1926–July 2, 1993) was an American actor. He 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 films “The Cotton Club,” “Pet Sematary,” and “My Cousin Vinny.” He passed away from pancreatic cancer at age 66 in 1993.