Fred Savage’s Bio
Fred Savage is an American actor, director, and producer known for his prominent roles in film and television. He is known for appearing in films like “The Wonder Years” (1988–1993) as Kevin Arnold, “Friends From College” (2017-2019) and “Deadpool 2” (2018).
Fred Savage Age
Fred Savage Height and Weight
He is approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs around 76 kg.
Fred Savage’s Family
Savage was born to Lewis Savage (father) and Joanne Savage (mother). He has 2 younger siblings; his brother is actor Ben Savage and his sister is actress/musician Kala Savage.
Fred Savage Education
Savage’s educational journey began at Brentwood School, a prestigious co-educational institution in Los Angeles. Nurturing his academic abilities, Brentwood prepared him for the rigorous academic environment of Stanford University, where he graduated in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in English. While at Stanford, he also joined the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, adding a social dimension to his student life.
Fred Savage’s Relationship
Fred Savage has been married to his childhood friend Jennifer Lynn Stone since 2004. The couple has 3 children together; 2 sons named Auggie Savage and Oliver Savage, and a daughter named Lily Aerin.
Fred Savage’s Career
Fred Savage began his acting career at nine in Morningstar/Eveningstar and later appeared in “The Boy Who Could Fly” (1986), “Dinosaurs!” (1980), “The Twilight Zone“, and “Crime Story“. His breakout role arrived as the grandson in “The Princess Bride” in 1987.
In 1988, Savage gained widespread recognition as a child actor, particularly for his role as Kevin Arnold in the beloved television series “The Wonder Years” (1988–1993), earning Golden Globe and Emmy nominations as the youngest actor to receive such recognition at age 13. He continued in films like “Vice Versa” (1988) and “Little Monsters” (1989). After high school, Savage returned to TV with the NBC sitcom “Working”, followed by guest and supporting roles in shows like “Law & Order: SVU“, and films like “Austin Powers in Goldmember” (2002).
Savage lent his voice to animated series like “Family Guy“, “Kim Possible“, and “Justice League Unlimited“, later taking lead roles in the sitcom “Crumbs” (2006). He made a guest appearance on “The Rascal” in 2008 and returned to acting in 2015 with “The Grinder“, which ended in 2016. He joined the cast of “Friends from College” as Max Adler in 2017.
Besides acting, Savage began directing in 1999, working on various shows like “Boy Meets World“, “Drake & Josh“, “That’s So Raven“, “Hannah Montana“, and “Modern Family“. He co-produced “Phil of the Future” and received a Directors Guild Award nomination for his work on an episode. Savage also produced episodes for “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia“, “Friends with Benefits“, and other series. His feature film directorial debut, “Daddy Day Camp” (2007), earned him a Golden Raspberry Award nomination for worst director.
Fred Savage TV Shows & Movies
Some of his notable works include:
- “The Princess Bride” (1987)
- “Vice Versa” (1988)
- “The Wonder Years” (1988–1993)
- “Little Monsters” (1989)
- “Austin Powers in Goldmember” (2002)
- “Daddy Day Camp” (2007)
- “The Grinder” (2015–2016)
- “Friends From College” (2017-2019)
- “Deadpool 2” (2018)
Fred Savage’s Awards
Savage has been recognized for his performances in film and some of his awards include;
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
People’s Choice Awards, USA
Online Film & Television Association
Fred Savage’s Net Worth
Fred Savage has an estimated net worth of $30 million. His earnings come from his successful acting career, directing, and producing ventures in the entertainment industry.
Savage’s career trajectory from a child star to a multifaceted talent behind and in front of the camera demonstrates his enduring presence in the entertainment industry. His contributions to iconic shows and films have left a lasting impact on popular culture.
