Age, Biography and Wiki
Fred Berry (Fred Allen Berry) was born on 19 March, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., is an American actor and dancer (1951–2003). Discover Fred Berry'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 52 years old?
| Popular As |
Fred Allen Berry |
| Occupation |
Actor, street dancer |
| Age |
52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
19 March 1951 |
| Birthday |
19 March |
| Birthplace |
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Date of death |
21 October, 2003 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 52 years old group.
Fred Berry Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, Fred Berry height not available right now. We will update Fred Berry's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Fred Berry's Wife?
His wife is Franchesska Berry (1976)
(1978–1980)
Carol Ann Ross (1984–1991)
Darlene Bitten (1994–1999)
Essie Berry (1999–2003)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Franchesska Berry (1976)
(1978–1980)
Carol Ann Ross (1984–1991)
Darlene Bitten (1994–1999)
Essie Berry (1999–2003) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Fred Berry Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fred Berry worth at the age of 52 years old? Fred Berry’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Fred Berry'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 |
Actor |
Fred Berry Social Network
Timeline
Fred Rerun Berry (born Fred Allen Berry; March 19, 1951 – October 21, 2003) was an American actor and street dancer.
Berry was born on March 19, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in an inner-city projects.
He had aspirations of becoming a successful dancer and actor as a child.
He was best known for his role as Freddie "Rerun" Stubbs on the 1970s television show What's Happening!!
He additionally appeared on the dance music show Soul Train, and was featured in the program's signature line dance segment doing the memorable early 1970s dance step "the slo-mo".
Early in his career, Berry was a member of the Los Angeles–based dance troupe The Lockers, with whom he appeared on the third episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975.
Berry achieved more widespread fame playing the character Freddie "Rerun" Stubbs on the ABC sitcom What's Happening!!, which aired from 1976 to 1979 as he was in his mid 20s.
The role was originally set for a skinny and white actor.
The character was called Rerun sobriquet because he continuously repeated all of his classes during summer school.
Rerun became one of the show's top characters, wearing a trademark red beret and suspenders while sporting the dance moves that Berry previously used during his time with The Lockers.
In 1985, Berry returned to reprise his role in the series What's Happening Now!!.
He was fired before the first season ended due to a salary dispute, in which Berry requested more money than the rest of the cast.
Berry struggled with drug and alcohol issues throughout his life.
During the 1990s, Berry became a motivational speaker and Baptist minister, and lost 100 lbs after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Berry was married six times to four different women, the first two of whom he married twice each.
He had three children: DeShannon, Portia and Freddy, who works as Fred Berry Jr.
Berry was born with the name Allen as his middle name, later legally changing his middle name to Rerun due to the widespread public association to his role as the character on What’s Happening!!.
In 1996, he told People magazine, “I was a millionaire by the time I was 29, but then the stress of success got to me.
And I got heavily into drugs and alcohol.” In a 1996 interview, he said that he had been experimenting with drugs and alcohol since he was a teenager, and becoming more successful meant he could afford more drugs.
Berry attempted suicide three times, but later recovered and spent his time visiting many churches.
On October 21, 2003, Berry was found dead at his Los Angeles home, where he was recovering from a stroke.
The cause of death was listed as natural causes.
He is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles.
