- Born
- Died
- Birth nameFrederick Sewards Trueman
- Nickname
- Fiery Fred
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Fred Trueman was born on February 6, 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 July 1, 2006 in Steeton, Keighley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- SpousesVeronica Lundy(1973 - July 1, 2006) (his death)Enid E. Chapman(1955 - 1972) (divorced, 3 children)
- Regarded by most analysts and observers to be the greatest English pace bowler ever and one of the greatest bowlers of all-time.
- Former cricket player who has played for Yorkshire, Derbyshire & England.
- His daughter, Rebecca, married Damon Welch, son of Raquel Welch. It was a brief marriage - Fred later commented that his bowling run-up was longer!!.
- In 1989 awarded the OBE for his charity work.
- Former father-in-law of Damon Welch.
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