Fred Savage is an iconic former child actor known for appearing in numerous hit films and TV shows as both an actor and director. His list of credits includes Drake & Josh, That’s So Raven, 2 Broke Girls, and Modern Family among many others. He is not a gay.
Fred the famous American actor and director was born on July 9, 1976. He was from a middle-class family background, where his parents Joanne and Lewis both worked as real estate agents. He is not a single child, he has 1 sister and 1 brother. His brother Ben Savage is an upcoming actor and his sister named Kala Savage is a musician. In 1999, Fred completed his first degree at Stanford University and made his parents proud. It all started for Fred in 1985 when he debuted in MorningStar/EveningStar, a television show.
He has appeared in both movies Daddy Day Care and The Princess Bride. Additionally, Ben Savage (his younger brother) also works in acting.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Profession | Former child actor, director |
| Notable Acting Roles | The Wonder Years, The Princess Bride, Little Monsters, Crime Story, The Boy Who Could Fly, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Kim Possible, Modern Family, Crumbs, Working, Super Troopers 2, Friends From College, Modern Family, Daddy Day Care |
| Notable Directing Roles | Drake & Josh, That’s So Raven, 2 Broke Girls, Wizards of Waverly Place, Modern Family, The Connors, The Goldbergs, Friends From College, The Grinder |
| Voice Work | Oswald, Bob’s Burgers, Justice League Unlimited, BoJack Horseman |
| Allegations | Faced accusations from six female crew members during ABC’s reboot of The Wonder Years; a past lawsuit involving a costume designer from The Original Wonder Years |
| Family | Younger brother, Ben Savage, also works in acting and played Cory Matthews on ABC sitcom Boy Meets World. |
| Recent Projects | Fred directed episodes of Netflix’s Friends From College, starring Keegan-Michael Key, Annie Parisse, and Cobie Smulders. The series made its debut in July 2019, produced by Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco. |
| Legacy | Following his success on The Wonder Years, Fred has been involved in various films and TV shows as both an actor and director. While he achieved fame on the small screen, he never reached the same heights in big-screen projects. Fred has, however, left an indelible mark in the industry with his directing prowess, contributing to notable TV series and even scheduled sequels of The Princess Bride. He’s also made recurring appearances in the Family Guy reboot series. |
The Wonder Years
Six female crew members working alongside Fred Savage on ABC’s reboot of The Wonder Years have filed a formal complaint with Disney alleging inappropriate conduct from him. These women wish to remain anonymous but allege he became close with a much younger woman on set, acting like her “boyfriend or cousin”. According to these allegations, Savage took them out for dinner, bought expensive gifts for them both, and helped promote her writing and comedy careers.
Savage has previously faced accusations of questionable on-set behavior. In 2018, Vanity Fair reported that a costume designer from The Original Wonder Years sued both him and co-star Jason Hervey for verbal harassment; this lawsuit was settled.
Friends From College
Fred Savage quickly distinguished himself following The Wonder Years with his voiceover work. From 2008 until 2014, he voiced Oswald on the Nickelodeon show Oswald; since then, he’s appeared in several shows like Bob’s Burgers, Justice League Unlimited, and BoJack Horseman.
He has also directed episodes of TV series, such as the Netflix comedy Friends From College starring Keegan-Michael Key, Annie Parisse and Cobie Smulders.
This series made its debut in July 2019 and quickly made waves due to its ensemble cast and high-concept ideas. Produced by married couple Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco who previously directed movies like Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek, season two has just started and fans hope it returns next season!
The Princess Bride
Fred Savage played a sickly boy whose grandfather (Peter Falk) read him The Princess Bride. Though initially disapproving of Westley and Buttercup’s romance, over time he comes around and realizes they both have gone through so much together.
Fred Savage quickly went on to appear in several films and TV shows after The Wonder Years, including Little Monsters, Crime Story, The Boy Who Could Fly, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Kim Possible and Modern Family – not forgetting Crumbs and Working which ran for short-term periods respectively.
Fred has since turned his focus towards directing, having directed episodes for Drake & Josh, That’s So Raven, 2 Broke Girls, Wizards of Waverly Place and Modern Family. Additionally, he has made cameo appearances on Family Guy as himself and as himself in Deadpool 2.
Child Support
After leaving The Wonder Years, Savage quickly made his mark as an actor on numerous TV shows and films. He made an unforgettable debut as an inept cop on Netflix’s comedy Super Troopers 2, as well as playing Max on Friends From College flawlessly.
At one time he directed episodes for both The Grinder and 2 Broke Girls as well as playing a recurring role on Modern Family, as well as making voice appearances in cartoon series such as Daddy Day Care. Furthermore, Ben plays Cory Matthews on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World.
Savage achieved fame through small-screen success; however, never quite managed the same on big-screen. While he did star in several independent movies of various sizes, none really took off. Instead, Savage decided to shift his focus toward directing; having directed notable television series such as The Connors, Modern Family and The Goldbergs as well as scheduled sequels of The Princess Bride (2020 sequel and 2022 sequel respectively) He has also appeared as a recurring character on Family Guy reboot series.
Conclusion
Fred Savage’s transition from a cherished child actor to an accomplished director underscores his versatility and commitment to the craft. Despite facing controversies, his impact on both the big and small screens remains undeniable. He is not a gay.
