Fred Covington

Fred Covington

Deceased · Born: Jul 1, 1928 · Died: Jul 28, 1993

Personal Details

BornJul 1, 1928 Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA

Biography

Fred Covington, a renowned American actor, entered this world on July 1, 1928, in the charming city of Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact on the film industry, with notable appearances in iconic movies such as Norma Rae (1979),In the Heat of the Night (1988),and The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976). In his personal life, Fred was blessed with a loving wife, Marilyn Lou Gaither. Sadly, his life came to a close on July 28, 1993, in Marietta, Georgia, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

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2007
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1992
Grass Roots
Grass Roots as Police Captain
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1981
Coward of the County
Coward of the County as Brother Hofelter
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1980
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd as Attorney Lake
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1979
Freedom Road
Freedom Road as Sheriff Bentley
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Norma Rae
Norma Rae as Alston Purvis
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1978
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1976
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1974
The Brass Ring
The Brass Ring as MacDonald Jennings