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Fred Trueman(1931-2006)

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  • Writer
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Fred Trueman
Fred Trueman was born on 6 February 1931 in Stainton, South Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Fred Trueman Bowls You Over (1994), Dad's Army (1968) and Dawson and Friends (1977). He was married to Veronica Lundy and Enid E. Chapman. He died on 1 July 2006 in Steeton, Keighley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
BornFebruary 6, 1931
DiedJuly 1, 2006(75)
BornFebruary 6, 1931
DiedJuly 1, 2006(75)
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Known for

Fred Trueman Bowls You Over (1994)
Fred Trueman Bowls You Over
Video
  • Actor(as Freddie Trueman)
  • 1994
Clive Dunn, John Le Mesurier, and Arthur Lowe in Dad's Army (1968)
Dad's Army
8.1
TV Series
  • E.C Egan(as Freddie Trueman)
Les Dawson in Dawson and Friends (1977)
Dawson and Friends
6.8
TV Series
  • Various Roles
Gracie Fields in Stars on Sunday (1969)
Stars on Sunday
3.3
TV Series
  • Sydney Carton

Credits

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Actor

  • Fred Trueman Bowls You Over (1994)
    Fred Trueman Bowls You Over
    Video
    • (as Freddie Trueman)
    • 1994
  • Les Dawson in Dawson and Friends (1977)
    Dawson and Friends
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Various Roles
    • 1977
  • Charles Dickens' World of Christmas
    TV Movie
    • 1974
  • Gracie Fields in Stars on Sunday (1969)
    Stars on Sunday
    3.3
    TV Series
    • Sydney Carton
    • 1973
  • Clive Dunn, John Le Mesurier, and Arthur Lowe in Dad's Army (1968)
    Dad's Army
    8.1
    TV Series
    • E.C Egan (as Freddie Trueman)
    • 1970

Writer

  • Fred Trueman Bowls You Over (1994)
    Fred Trueman Bowls You Over
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1994

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Freddie Trueman
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • February 6, 1931
    • Stainton, South Yorkshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 1, 2006
    • Steeton, Keighley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK(lung cancer)
  • Spouses
      Veronica Lundy1973 - July 1, 2006 (his death)
  • Other works
    Cricket commentator for BBC radio's Test Match Special
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Regarded by most analysts and observers to be the greatest English pace bowler ever and one of the greatest bowlers of all-time.
  • Nickname
    • Fiery Fred

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