| Fred MacMurray Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2¾ in |
| Weight | 86 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 30, 1908 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Date of Death | November 5, 1991 |
Fred MacMurray was a famous American actor whose most notable film credits include Double Indemnity (1944), The Apartment (1960), The Shaggy Dog (1959), The Absent-Minded Professor (1961), Follow Me, Boys! (1966), The Happiest Millionaire (1967), to name a few. Moreover, he endeared himself to television audiences with his role as Steven Douglas in the popular sitcom, My Three Sons (1960-1972).
Born Name
Frederick Martin MacMurray
Nick Name
Fred, Bud
Age
He was born on August 30, 1908.
Died
He passed away from pneumonia on November 5, 1991, in Santa Monica, California. He was 83 years old at the time.
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Kankakee, Illinois, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – Frederick Talmadge MacMurray (Concert Violinist)
- Mother – Maleta Martin
- Others – Fay Holderness (Paternal Aunt) (Vaudeville Performer, Actress)
Net Worth
At the time of his death, Fred MacMurray’s net worth was $150 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 2¾ in or 190 cm
Weight
86 kg or 189.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
He had dated –
- Lillian Lamont (1934-1953)​ – Fred fell in love with the dancer Lillian Lamont in 1934 and the couple wed 2 years later on June 19, 1936. They adopted 2 children: a daughter named Susan MacMurray (b. 1942) and a son named Robert MacMurray (b. 1945). However, their marriage came to an end with Lillian’s death in June 1953.
- Ava Gardner (1944)
- June Haver (1953-1991) – The actress June Haver and Fred tied the knot on June 28, 1954. As June could not have biological kids, the couple adopted fraternal twins named Kathryn Marie and Laurie Anne in 1956. They stayed happily married for nearly 4 decades until the actor’s death in November 1991.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had Scottish ancestry on his father’s side and was of German descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
However, his hair had turned ‘Gray’ by the time of his death.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Deadpan delivery
- Tall built
- Dimpled chin
Fred MacMurray Favorite Things
- Film Role – Walter Neff in Double Indemnity (1944)
- Pastime – Playing Golf
Source – Wikipedia
Fred MacMurray Facts
- He was the inspiration for the visual illustration of the superhero character of Captain Marvel in 1939.
- MacMurray was considered for the role of Joe Gillis in Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard (1950). The role eventually went to William Holden, who turned in an Oscar-nominated performance as the struggling screenwriter Gillis.
- Interestingly, he had initially declined to star in Double Indemnity (1944), which ended up becoming his most career-defining role.
- Three of his films: Alice Adams (1935), Double Indemnity (1944), and The Caine Mutiny (1954) were nominated for ‘Best Picture’ at the Academy Awards. Moreover, Fred only starred in 1 ‘Best Picture’ Oscar-winning film: The Apartment (1960).
- His fan-favorite role as Steven Douglas in the television series, My Three Sons was ranked in the 2004 list of the ’50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time’ by TV Guide at #7.
- His films Double Indemnity (1944) and The Apartment (1960) are included in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being culturally, historically or aesthetically significance.
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