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Fred R. Krug(1929-2024)

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Cinematographer
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Fred R. Krug with his young Bengal Tiger "Daisy" in 1971.
Fred R. Krug was born on 30 August 1929 in Bern, Switzerland. Fred R. was a producer and director, known for Animal World (1968), The Magical World of Disney (1954) and The Challenging Sea (1969). Fred R. was married to Rosemary Krug. Fred R. died on 4 June 2024 in Solvang, California, USA.
BornAugust 30, 1929
DiedJune 4, 2024(94)
BornAugust 30, 1929
DiedJune 4, 2024(94)
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Known for

Animal World
7.7
TV Series
  • Producer
Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
The Magical World of Disney
8.3
TV Series
  • Producer
The Challenging Sea
TV Series
  • Producer
World of the Sea
TV Series
  • Producer
  • 1970

Credits

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Producer



  • New! Animal World
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1983–1992
  • Adventures of the Wilderness Family 3 (1979)
    Adventures of the Wilderness Family 3
    6.4
    • executive producer
    • 1979
  • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
    The Magical World of Disney
    8.3
    TV Series
    • line producer
    • field producer
    • 1973–1977
  • Heather Rattray in Across the Great Divide (1976)
    Across the Great Divide
    6.4
    • associate producer (as Fred Krug)
    • 1976
  • The Secret of Old Glory Mine
    7.8
    TV Movie
    • line producer
    • 1976
  • Animal World
    7.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1969–1972
  • The World of Reptiles
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1971
  • The Challenging Sea
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1970
  • The Great Apes
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1970
  • World of the Sea
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1970
  • Safari to Adventure
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1969–1975
  • World of Women
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1969
  • Population Explosion: The Human Bomb
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1968
  • American West (1968)
    American West
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1968
  • Ship of Fools World Premiere Party
    TV Special
    • assistant producer
    • associate producer
    • 1965

Director



  • New! Animal World
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1983–1992
  • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
    The Magical World of Disney
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1973–1977
  • The Secret of Old Glory Mine
    7.8
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1976
  • Animal World
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1969–1972
  • The Challenging Sea
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1970
  • World of the Sea
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1970

Cinematographer



  • New! Animal World
    TV Series
    • Cinematographer (as Fred Krug)
    • 1992
  • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
    The Magical World of Disney
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Cinematographer
    • 1973–1976
  • Animal World
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Cinematographer
    • 1969–1972
  • The Challenging Sea
    TV Series
    • Cinematographer
    • 1970
  • World of the Sea
    TV Series
    • Cinematographer
    • 1970
  • Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1963)
    Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
    8.6
    TV Series
    • some episodes
    • 1963–1988

Personal details

  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative name
    • Fred Krug
  • Born
    • August 30, 1929
    • Bern, Switzerland
  • Died
    • June 4, 2024
    • Solvang, California, USA(Natural causes)
  • Spouse
    • Rosemary KrugFebruary 25, 1956 - present (1 child)
  • Children
    • Vivian Evelyn Krug
  • Other works
    Radio commercial with Art Linkletter for Rotary International Polio Program - Producer, Director
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Member: Directors Guild of America (DGA)
  • Nicknames
    • Fritz
    • FRK

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