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Frank Deford (Benjamin Franklin Deford III) was born on 16 December, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, is a writer,actor. Discover Frank Deford'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 78 years old?

Popular As Benjamin Franklin Deford III
Occupation writer,actor
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 16 December, 1938
Birthday 16 December
Birthplace Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Date of death 28 May, 2017
Died Place Key West, Florida, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Frank Deford's Wife?

His wife is Carol Ruth Penner (28 August 1965 - 28 May 2017) ( his death) ( 3 children)

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Wife Carol Ruth Penner (28 August 1965 - 28 May 2017) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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Frank Deford Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Frank Deford worth at the age of 78 years old? Frank Deford’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United States. We have estimated Frank Deford's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Writer

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1938

Frank Deford was born on December 16, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA as Benjamin Franklin Deford III.

1969

He and his wife Carol have had three children: Christian (b. 1969), Alexandra (b. 1972 - d. 1980), and Scarlet (b. 1980). Scarlet is the daughter they adopted a few months following the death of their daughter Alex, who died of cystic fibrosis at age eight.

1980

Chairman emeritus of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He became an advocate for children with cystic fibrosis after his daughter Alexandra was diagnosed with the illness when she was a few months old. She died on January 19, 1980, at age eight.

1983

In 1983 he published a memoir that chronicled his daughter Alex's short life. The book was adapted into the TV film Alex: The Life of a Child (1986), which starred Craig T. Nelson as Deford and Bonnie Bedelia as his wife, Carol. Deford updated his memoir in 1998 to include an epilogue on how his family and Alex's childhood friends progressed following her death.

1988

He was a writer and actor, known for Everybody's All-American (1988), Trading Hearts (1988) and Alex: The Life of a Child (1986). He was married to Carol Ruth Penner.