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- Birth nameFritz Kohner
- Frederick Kohner was born on September 25, 1905 in Teplitz-Schönau, Austria-Hungary [now Teplice, Czech Republic]. He was a writer and actor, known for Mad About Music (1938), Gidget (1965) and Hollywood Story (1951). He was married to Fritzie Klein. He died on July 7, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseFritzie Klein(August 24, 1930 - July 7, 1986) (his death, 2 children)
- ChildrenInfant KohnerRuth Joan Kohner (Drenick)
- RelativesSusan Kohner(Niece or Nephew)Paul Kohner(Sibling)Walter Kohner(Sibling)
- Kohner's daughter, Kathy, would come home from her days at Malibu Beach and relay the stories of the day to her father which he in turn combined to write a best selling book, "Gidget." The book later became a premise for a handful of movies and a television series.
- Father of Kathy Kohner.
- Uncle of actress Susan Kohner.
- Father-in-law of Marvin Zuckerman.
- Younger brother, by three years, of producer Paul Kohner.
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