Fred MacMurray Biography
Born to Maleta Martin and Frederick MacMurray (concert violinist). Fred sang and played in orchestras to earn tuition. He was educated at Carroll College, Wis. Fred played with a Chicago orchestra for more than a year. Then he joined an orchestra in Hollywood where he played, did some recording and played extra roles. He then joined a comedy stage band, California Collegians, and went to New York. There he joined 'Three's A Crowd' revue on Broadway and on the road. After this show closed, he returned to California and worked in vaudeville. He played the vaudeville circuits and night clubs until cast for major role in 'Roberta'. Signed by Paramount in 1935.
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Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama Director: Billy Wilder Artists: Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston, Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine Show description |
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Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy Director: Billy Wilder Artists: Edie Adams, David White, Willard Waterman, Joyce Jameson Show description |
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Genres: Film-Noir, Crime, Thriller Director: Billy Wilder Artists: Fortunio Bonanova, Porter Hall, Edward Hearn, Richard Gaines Show description |
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Genres: Drama Director: Frank Lloyd Artists: Louise Dresser, Gale Sondergaard, Harvey Stephens, Fred MacMurray Show description |