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Fred Hellerman was born on 13 May, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., is an American folk singer-songwriter (1927–2016). Discover Fred Hellerman'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 89 years old?

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Occupation Musician, record producer, singer-songwriter
Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 13 May, 1927
Birthday 13 May
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Date of death 1 September, 2016
Died Place Weston, Connecticut, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Fred Hellerman's Wife?

His wife is Susan Elizabeth Lardner (m. 1970–2016)

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Children Caleb Hellerman, Simeon J Hellerman

Fred Hellerman Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fred Hellerman worth at the age of 89 years old? Fred Hellerman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Fred Hellerman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1927

Fred Hellerman (May 13, 1927 – September 1, 2016) was an American folk singer, guitarist, producer, and songwriter.

Hellerman was an original member of the seminal American folk group The Weavers, together with Pete Seeger, Lee Hays, and Ronnie Gilbert.

Born on May 13, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York to Jewish parents, Hellerman was the youngest of three children.

His father, Harry, was an immigrant from Riga, Latvia and mother, Clara (née Robinson), was born in the United States to immigrants from Riga.

1930

Because of his involvement with left-wing groups during the 1930s and 1940s, Hellerman came under suspicion of Communist sympathies during the McCarthy era.

1948

In 1948, Hellerman formed the Weavers with Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert, and Lee Hays.

Hellerman wrote and co-wrote some of their hits.

He also wrote under the aliases Fred Brooks and Bob Hill.

1949

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1949 at Brooklyn College.

1950

In 1950, Hellerman was named, along with the rest of the Weavers, in the anti-communist tract Red Channels and was placed on the industry blacklist.

1952

In February 1952, an FBI informant testified that the Weavers were members of the Communist party.

The group, unable to perform on television, radio, or in most music halls, broke up in 1952, but resumed singing in 1955.

1959

Hellermen, writing under the name of Fred Brooks, arranged "Green Grow the Lilacs" on Harry Belafonte's 1959 album, Love is a Gentle Thing.

1960

He also played on Joan Baez's eponymous first album in 1960.

1963

They continued together until 1963 (with changes in personnel).

1967

He produced the record album Alice's Restaurant (1967) for Arlo Guthrie, played accompaniment guitar on scores of folk albums, and wrote a number of folk and protest songs.

1970

Hellerman married the writer Susan Lardner, the daughter of John Lardner, in 1970.

The Hellermans had two children, Caleb and Simeon, and three grandchildren.

Hellerman was the last surviving original member of the Weavers.

1980

The Weavers held several reunion concerts in 1980, shortly before Hays' death, which were documented in the film The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time! (1982).

2016

He died on September 1, 2016, at his home in Weston, Connecticut, at the age of 89.

2019

The song was based on a traditional song of Irish origin that was widely sung in the US in the 19th century with different lyrics.

Hellerman wrote two original verses and adapted the chorus.