Fred MacMurray was an American actor best known for his roles in The Apartment, Double Indemnity, and My Three Sons.
Personal and Family Life
Fred MacMurray was born on August 30, 1908, in Kankakee, Illinois. He grew up in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, where he excelled in sports during high school. MacMurray married Lillian Lamont in 1936 and they adopted two children. After Lillian’s death, he married June Haver in 1954, and they had two daughters together.
Career Highlights
Fred MacMurray began his career in music and theater before joining Paramount Pictures in 1934. He became popular in the 1940s and 1950s, starring in films like The Egg and I and Double Indemnity, showcasing his talent for both comedy and drama. He later gained fame on television with the hit show My Three Sons, which aired for 12 seasons.
Death and Legacy
MacMurray struggled with health issues, including leukemia, and he passed away on November 5, 1991, in Santa Monica, California. He is remembered as a versatile actor who excelled in both film and television, leaving behind a legacy of family-friendly characters and classic performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Apartment | 1960-06-21 | Jeff D. Sheldrake |
| Double Indemnity | 1944-07-06 | Walter Neff |
| The Caine Mutiny | 1954-06-24 | Lt. Thomas ‘Tom’ Keefer |
| My Three Sons | 1960-09-29 | Steve Douglas |
| The Shaggy Dog | 1959-03-19 | Wilson Daniels |
| The Absent-Minded Professor | 1961-03-16 | Ned Brainard |
| The Happiest Millionaire | 1967-11-30 | Anthony J. Drexel Biddle |
| Pushover | 1954-07-14 | Paul Sheridan |