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Alan Freed (Albert Alan James Freed) was born on 15 December, 1921 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA, is a soundtrack,actor,producer. Discover Alan Freed's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?
| Popular As |
Albert Alan James Freed |
| Occupation |
soundtrack,actor,producer |
| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
15 December, 1921 |
| Birthday |
15 December |
| Birthplace |
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Date of death |
20 January, 1965 |
| Died Place |
Palm Springs, California, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 43 years old group.
Alan Freed Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Alan Freed height not available right now. We will update Alan Freed's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Alan Freed's Wife?
His wife is Inga Boling (14 August 1959 - 20 January 1965) ( his death), Marjorie Hess (12 August 1950 - 25 July 1958) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Betty Lou Bean (22 August 1943 - 2 December 1949) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Inga Boling (14 August 1959 - 20 January 1965) ( his death), Marjorie Hess (12 August 1950 - 25 July 1958) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Betty Lou Bean (22 August 1943 - 2 December 1949) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
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| Children |
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Alan Freed Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Alan Freed worth at the age of 43 years old? Alan Freed’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Alan Freed's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
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Timeline
Alan Freed was born on December 15, 1921 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA as Albert Alan James Freed. He was married to Inga Boling, Marjorie Hess and Betty Lou Bean.
Legendary radio disc jockey in the 1950s who helped popularize the term "Rock and Roll" music.
Worked as a disc jockey at WJW in Cleveland from 1951-1954 and hosted the late-night "Moondog Rock 'n' Roll Party". In 1952, he promoted the "Moondog Coronation Ball" widely regarded as the first ever rock concert.
During the summer of 1957, he hosted "The Big Beat", Saturday nights on ABC. The show featured live (as opposed to lip sync) performances of many of the top Pop and Rock recording artists of the day, including Frankie Lyman and Sal Mineo, who had a hit with "Start Movin' (In My Direction)". The format was similar to Freed's R n R theatrical revues. As of 2012, there appears to be no film (kinescope) available of these landmark broadcasts. Videotape was not introduced until 1958.
After being fired from WABC radio and WNEW-TV in 1959 for refusing to sign a statement that he did not accept gratuities for the playing of records, Freed worked for KDAY radio in Los Angeles (1960). All went well at first. Ratings were good but he left when the station would not allow him to promote live rock shows.
He returned to New York in 1961 to host a "Twist" review at the Audobon Ballroom. The event was not well publicized at the time, as he had lost his New York City radio (WABC) and television (WNEW) programs in 1959 due to the payola scandal. Attendance was poor. In essence, he had lost his fan base to relative newcomers, disc jockey "Murray the K" and television host Clay Cole, who by that time, were hosting well publicized R n R shows in the New York Tri State area.
Was arrested and pleaded guilty to accepting "Payola" (bribes for playing certain songs). He was blacklisted from broadcasting and died broke and bitter in 1965 at age 42.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a charter member in 1986 under the category Non-Performer.
Posthumously inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 1988.
He was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6381 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on December 10, 1991.
