Age, Biography and Wiki
Fred Grandy (Frederick Lawrence Grandy) was born on 29 June, 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa, USA, is an actor,writer,soundtrack. Discover Fred Grandy'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 76 years old?
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Frederick Lawrence Grandy |
Occupation |
actor,writer,soundtrack |
Age |
76 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
Born |
29 June, 1948 |
Birthday |
29 June |
Birthplace |
Sioux City, Iowa, USA |
Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 76 years old group.
Fred Grandy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Fred Grandy height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .
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Height |
5' 8" (1.73 m) |
Weight |
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Who Is Fred Grandy's Wife?
His wife is Catherine Mann (28 March 1987 - present) ( 1 child), Jan Gough (31 August 1969 - 29 December 1983) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Parents |
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Wife |
Catherine Mann (28 March 1987 - present) ( 1 child), Jan Gough (31 August 1969 - 29 December 1983) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
Sibling |
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Children |
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Fred Grandy Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fred Grandy worth at the age of 76 years old? Fred Grandy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Fred Grandy'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 |
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Timeline
Fred is lovingly known as Gopher by his millions of fans around the world who watched him became for 9 years in the 1970s hit series The Love Boat (1977). But, before Fred became well known as an actor, he went to "Phillips Exeter Academy" with David Eisenhower. Later, he became David's best man when he married Julie Nixon.
Then, Fred entered "Harvard University" at Cambridge, Massachusetts and graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor's Degree in English. Fred is a well-educated man and can speak fluently in both French and Arabic.
Before he joined the cast of The Love Boat (1977), Fred did guest shots on many shows, including Love, American Style (1969), The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970), Phyllis (1975) (with Cloris Leachman) & Welcome Back, Kotter (1975) (with John Travolta).
Then, came other guest spots on TV shows and a couple of movies, while still on The Love Boat (1977). Fred Grandy was destined to become more than just an actor.
In 1986, he decided to run for Congressman as a Republican for the state of Iowa, and won. He received 3,000 votes.
He served 4 consecutive terms (1986-1995). While in Congress, he was very much involved with Agriculture, Education, Workforce, Standards of Official Conduct, House Ways and Means.
A Republican, he was elected to four terms as a US Representative from Iowa (1987-95).
In 1994, he went ahead and entered the Governor's race but lost to his opponent, Terry Branstad.
In 1995, he became both President and CEO for "Goodwill Industries", a position he held until 2000. Fred even became a political commentator on National Public Radio. He has also, as a guest, taught at the "University of Maryland" (School of Public Affairs) about non-profit organizations.
In 2003, in Washington, DC. , Fred became the host of the talk radio show "The WMAL Morning News" (WMAL-AM Radio).
On 5/7/2004 he suffered heart attack. He was expected to make a full recovery.
In March 2011 he was relieved of his on-air hosting duties at DC radio station WMAL for broadcasting what were termed extremist views on Sharia law and Islam.