Fred Gwynne

Born: 1926-07-10

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

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
My Cousin Vinny
Fatal Attraction
On the Waterfront
The Secret of My Success
The Cotton Club
Luna
Off Beat
The Boy Who Could Fly
Waking Sleeping Beauty

Top Movie Credits

Pet Sematary Jud Crandall
My Cousin Vinny Judge Chamberlain Haller
On the Waterfront Slim (uncredited)
The Cotton Club Frenchy Demange
Luna Douglas Winter
Off Beat The Commissioner
Waking Sleeping Beauty Herman Munster (archive footage)