Fred Gwynne

Birth Name:

Frederick Hubbard Gwynne

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Biography appears in Ronald L․ Smith's "Who's Who in Comedy․"
His character Herman Munster was named number 90 in "Bravo's 100 Greatest TV Characters․"
Nominated for a TVLand Award posthumously in 2004 in the category of Favorite Crimestopper Duo for "Car 54, Where Are You?"
Nominated for a TVLand Award posthumously in 2005 in the category of Most Uninsurable Driver for "The Munsters․"
Was nominated for a Golden Laurel at the 1967 Laurel Awards as Male New Face
Served in the United States Navy as a radio operator on a submarine chaser during World War II
Quote: "(On his role as Herman Munster) "Well, even so, I was very lucky and it was great fun to be as much of a household product as something like Rinso․ I almost wish I could do it all over again․""
His trademarks include his deep voice and his tall, slender frame
Known for his roles as Herman Munster on "The Munsters" and Judge Haller in "My Cousin Vinny․"
Was a member of the Harvard University a cappella group, the Krokodiloes
Was also an accomplished sculptor, painter and writer

1993American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2004TV Land Award - Favorite Crimestopper Duo:Nominated
2005TV Land Award - Most Uninsurable Driver:Nominated

Fast Facts