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Frederick O'Neal (Frederick Douglas O'Neal) was born on 27 August, 1905 in Brooksville, Mississippi, U.S., is an An american male musical theatre actors. Discover Frederick O'Neal'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 87 years old?
| Popular As |
Frederick Douglas O'Neal |
| Occupation |
Actor · Actors' Equity president · trade unionist |
| Age |
87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
27 August, 1905 |
| Birthday |
27 August |
| Birthplace |
Brooksville, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Date of death |
25 August, 1992 |
| Died Place |
New York, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Frederick O'Neal Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, Frederick O'Neal height not available right now. We will update Frederick O'Neal's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Frederick O'Neal's Wife?
His wife is Charlotte Talbot Hainey (m. 1942–1992)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Charlotte Talbot Hainey (m. 1942–1992) |
| Sibling |
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Frederick O'Neal Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Frederick O'Neal worth at the age of 87 years old? Frederick O'Neal’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Frederick O'Neal'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 |
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| Source of Income |
Actor |
Frederick O'Neal Social Network
Timeline
Frederick O'Neal (August 27, 1905 – August 25, 1992) was an American actor, theater producer and television director.
He founded the American Negro Theater, the British Negro Theatre, and was the first African-American president of the Actors' Equity Association.
He was also known for his work behind the scenes as a revolutionary trade unionist.
Born Frederick Douglas O'Neal in Brooksville, Mississippi, he was named after abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
His father was a teacher and merchant.
He had seven brothers and sisters.
In 1919, when his father died, the family moved to St. Louis where he started acting professionally in 1927.
In 1927, O'Neal organized the Aldridge Players in St. Louis, a black theater group named for Ira Aldridge.
O'Neal moved to New York in 1936 and worked as a laboratory assistant while studying acting at night.
He made his New York debut with the Civic Repertory Theatre.
Unsatisfied with the state of black theater, he helped establish the American Negro Theater in 1940 and appeared in a number of its productions.
He helped organize Harlem's American Negro Theatre in 1940, which started the careers of Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Sidney Poitier, Earle Hyman, and Alice Childress among others.
In 1944, he made his Broadway debut as the greedy brother-in-law in Anna Lucasta.
For his performance, O'Neal won the Clarence Derwent Award as most promising newcomer of the theater season, the New York Drama Critics' Award for best supporting performance of 1944 and the Donaldson Award for the 1944-45 season.
He recreated the role in Chicago and London, and in the film adaptation.
In 1948, he co-founded the British Negro Theatre.
He also earned acclaim for his stage portrayal of Lem Scott in Take a Giant Step in 1953, and reprised the role on film.
In films, O'Neal appeared in Pinky, No Way Out and Something of Value.
In 1953, O'Neal filmed a pilot for Sammy Davis Jr.'s ABC television show.
The show presented African-Americans as struggling musicians, not the usual slapstick comedy or the stereotypical mammy roles of the time.
The network couldn't get a sponsor, so the show was dropped.
In 1955, O'Neal played the role of a detective in the mystery drama Danger.
That year he portrayed a witch doctor in the Broadway musical House of Flowers.
On television, O'Neal was frequently on Kraft Suspense and Hallmark Hall of Fame productions.
In 1958, O'Neal was named to Actors' Equity Association's council.
He also portrayed Officer Wallace on Car 54, Where Are You? from 1961 to 1963.
In 1964 he played Matty Howard in a boxing-centered episode of the ABC drama Breaking Point titled "Never Trouble Trouble Till Trouble Troubles You" that boasted a primarily black cast, including Terry Carter, Diana Sands, Rex Ingram, and Mark Dymally.
He narrated, along with Hilda Simms, the educational record "Great Negro Americans" which was written and produced by Alan Sands (no relation to Diana).
He had lost the bid to become president, but six years later in 1964 he became president of the Actors' Equity Association.
He was the first African-American president of Equity (1964–73).
His work landed him on the master list of Nixon political opponents.
After leaving office, he was named the organization's president emeritus.
O'Neal was elected president of the Associated Actors and Artistes of America in 1970 and retired from the position in 1988.
O'Neal was vice president of the AFL-CIO and a member of its executive council.
O'Neal was inducted into the Black Film Makers Hall of Fame in 1975.
The NAACP named him 1979 Man of the Year.
He was also honored by the National Urban League and the Black Heritage Association.
O'Neal received several honorary degrees, including an Honorary Doctor of Human Letters from St. John's University in 1981.
The organization paid a special tribute to him in 1990.
