Fred Berry

Quick Facts

Full Name	Fred Berry
Occupation	TV Actor
Date Of Birth	Mar 19, 1951(1951-03-19)
Age	73
Date Of Death	October 21, 2003, Los Angeles, CA
Birthplace	St. Louis
Country	United States
Birth City	Missouri
Horoscope	Pisces

Fred Berry Biography

Fred Berry is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on March 19, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Featured as the comical “Rerun” on TV’s What’s Happening!! and What’s Happening Now!!

He had a cameo role in the music video for Snoop Dogg‘s song, It’s A Doggy Dog World.

Before starring on What’s Happening!! he was a member of the Los Angeles-based dance troupe The Lockers, with whom he appeared on the third episode of Saturday Night Live. He also appeared on the dance music show Soul Train, and was featured in the program’s signature line dance segment doing the memorable early 1970s dance step “the slo-mo”.

He reprised his role as Rerun in the series What’s Happening Now!! but he was only on that show for one season. Berry asked for more money than the rest of the cast (believing he was the reason people tuned in). Berry’s widow, Essie Berry, told Urbanite magazine at Georgia State University that their unwillingness to pay Fred Berry his due in both shows led to their early cancellations (although it did last another two seasons, and both series lasted a total of three seasons). During the 1990s, Berry became a Baptist minister and lost 100 lbs after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

He was married five times; he married two of his wives twice. He had three children.

Fred Berry Net Worth

Fred Berry is one of the richest TV Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fred Berry 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a dancer with the Los Angeles based group, The Lockers. They made an appearance on Saturday Night Live.

He is known for his classic red beret and suspenders.

Fred Allen Berry (March 19, 1951 – October 21, 2003) was an American actor and street dancer. He was best known for the role of Fred “Rerun” Stubbs on the 1970s television show What’s Happening!!

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Fred Berry height 5 feet 5 inches Fred weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Fred Berry Dating?

According to our records, Fred Berry married to Essie Berry. As of December 1, 2023, Fred Berry’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Fred Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Fred Berry celebrates birthday on March 19 of every year.

What happened Fred Berry?

On October 21, 2003, Berry was found dead at his Los Angeles home, where at the time, he was recovering from a stroke. The cause of death was listed as natural causes. He is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, originally in an unmarked grave.

Who is Fred Berry wife?

Wife

Who is Fred Berry daughter?

Portia Berry Allen

Who is Fred Berry?

Fred Berry, the rotund actor who played the jolly, red beret- and suspenders-wearing Rerun on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!” and later became an ordained minister , has died. He was 52. Berry, who recently suffered a mild stroke, died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles, apparently of natural causes.

Why did Mabel leave what's happening?

Mabel King wanted the Thomas family to have a mother and a father. The producers’ refusal contributed to her decision to quit her role in 1978. King was also unhappy with her reduced role in the series. Fred Berry had his middle name legally changed to “Rerun.”