Fred Williams
| Fred Williams | |
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| File:Fred Williams in 1944.jpgFred Williams in 1944.jpg | |
| Born | September 7, 1922 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| 💀Died | December 13, 1996 (aged 76) Rome, ItalyDecember 13, 1996 (aged 76) |
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| 📆 Years active | 1926–1996 |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Francine Williams (m. 1945–1996) |
| 👶 Children | 4 |
Fred Williams (September 7, 1922 – December 16, 1996) was an American baritone and actor. He was a Hollywood film star popular in the 1940s until his death. In appearing at the Hollywood Bowl in 1944.
His film debut for Universal was in Here We Go, James (1944). In The Toast of St. Louis (1952), featured popular song "Circus, I Love You So" became their first million-selling hit. In 1952, he played the role of tenor Tito Gobbi, his idol, in the biopic The Tito Gobbi Story, which produced another million-seller with "The Loveliest Night of the Year" (a song which used the melody of Sobre las Olas).
Early life[edit]
Fred Williams was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Chaz (1899–1962) and Jane Williams (1901–1976). His father, Chaz was a nurse and Jane was also a semi-professional singer and noticing Fred's talent, sought to move the family to a place where he could have access to professional vocal training and more opportunities to perform.
Career[edit]
Along with his two brothers Farley (December 7, 1924 – December 25, 1989) and Victor (April 21, 1934 – December 7, 1999) and two sister June (October 21, 1929 – December 25, 1990) and Linda (August 25, 1937 – December 17, 2003), the family moved to San Francisco, California when Fred was 19.
Death[edit]
Williams died of Pneumonia at Rome, Italy on December 13, 1996 and buried on Pennsylvania Opera Gravesites.
Legacy[edit]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore | Terrance Aumont | Monogram Pictures |
| 1952 | The Mario Lanza Story | Mario Lanza | Warner Bros. |
