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

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