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Fred Espenak(1952-2025)

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Fred Espenak was born on 19 January 1952 in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, USA. He was married to Patricia Totten. He died on 1 June 2025 in Portal, Arizona, USA.
BornJanuary 19, 1952
DiedJune 1, 2025(73)
BornJanuary 19, 1952
DiedJune 1, 2025(73)
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Known for

Totality: The American Eclipse (2017)
Totality: The American Eclipse
6.9
  • Self
  • 2017
The Daily Podcast
Podcast Series
  • Self
Chasing Shadows (2017)
Chasing Shadows
7.8
  • Self
  • 2017
Eclipse: Herald of the Millennium (1999)
Eclipse: Herald of the Millennium
5.4
TV Movie
  • Self(as Professor Fred Espenak)
  • 1999

Credits

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Self

  • The Daily Podcast
    Podcast Series
    • Self
    • 2024
  • Totality: The American Eclipse (2017)
    Totality: The American Eclipse
    6.9
    • Self
    • 2017
  • Chasing Shadows (2017)
    Chasing Shadows
    7.8
    • Self
    • 2017
  • Eclipse: Herald of the Millennium (1999)
    Eclipse: Herald of the Millennium
    5.4
    TV Movie
    • Self (as Professor Fred Espenak)
    • 1999

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Professor Fred Espenak
  • Born
    • January 19, 1952
    • Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, USA
  • Died
    • June 1, 2025
    • Portal, Arizona, USA(idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Spouse
    • Patricia Totten2006 - June 1, 2025 (his death)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Fred worked as an astrophysicist at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center until he retired in 2009.
  • Nickname
    • Mr. Eclipse

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