Quick Facts
Born:
1926-07-10
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
57 Total Roles
Fred Gwynne
Acting
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Biography
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.
Known For
Pet Sematary
Jud Crandall
My Cousin Vinny
Judge Chamberlain Haller
On the Waterfront
Slim (uncredited)
Fatal Attraction
Arthur
The Secret of My Success
Donald Davenport
The Munsters
Herman Munster
The Cotton Club
Frenchy Demange
Shadows and Fog
Hacker's Follower
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Auto-Tune the Munsters: A Rock Opera MOVIE | Herman Munster (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead MOVIE | Self - Actor (archive footage) |
| 2009 | Waking Sleeping Beauty MOVIE | Herman Munster (archive footage) |
| 2008 | The Munsters: Family Portrait MOVIE | Herman Munster |
| 2000 | Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa MOVIE | Herman Munster (archive footage) |
| 1992 | Lincoln MOVIE | Edwin Stanton (voice) |
| 1992 | My Cousin Vinny MOVIE | Judge Chamberlain Haller |
| 1991 | Shadows and Fog MOVIE | Hacker's Follower |
| 1990 | Earthday Birthday MOVIE | Fred the Moose (voice) |
| 1990 | Murder in Black and White MOVIE | Brannigan |