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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Savage graduated from [[Stanford University]] in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in English. He is married to his childhood friend, Jennifer Lynn Stonehi jkj kj hg gh. They have two children, a son named Oliver born August 5, 2006 and a daughter named Lily born May 3, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0%2C%2C20174030%2C00.html|title=Fred Savage & Wife Expecting Second Child|author=Nicholas White|p hiiiiihihihi ublisher=''[[People (magazine)|People]]''|date=January 28, 2008|accessdate=January 3, 2012}}</ref>
Savage graduated from [[Stanford University]] in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in English. He is married to his childhood friend, Jennifer Lynn Stone. They have two children, a son named Oliver born August 5, 2006 and a daughter named Lily born May 3, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0%2C%2C20174030%2C00.html|title=Fred Savage & Wife Expecting Second Child|author=Nicholas White|publisher=''[[People (magazine)|People]]''|date=January 28, 2008|accessdate=January 3, 2012}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

Revision as of 19:47, 20 March 2012

Fred Savage
Savage in 1989
Born
Fredrick Aaron Savage

(1976-07-09) July 9, 1976 (age 47)
Glencoe, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, director and producer
Years active1986–present
Spouse(s)Jennifer Lynn Stone
2 children

Fredrick Aaron "Fred" Savage (born July 9, 1976) is an American actor, director and producer of television and film.[1] He is best known for his role as Kevin Arnold in the American television series The Wonder Years and as the grandson in The Princess Bride. He currently voices Noah in Generator Rex.

In later years, he has directed and produced numerous episodes of television series, such as Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, Hannah Montana, and Phil of the Future, as well as the primetime series Ugly Betty and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.

Early life

Savage was born in Chicago, the son of Joanne and Lewis Savage, who was an industrial real estate broker and consultant.[2] His brother is actor Ben Savage, and his sister is actress/musician Kala Savage. His grandparents were Jewish immigrants from Poland, Ukraine, Germany, and Latvia.[3]

Acting career

Savage's first recorded performance was in the 1987 video Dinosaurs!. He then appeared onscreen in The Boy Who Could Fly and several television shows, including The Twilight Zone and Crime Story before gaining national attention as the grandson in the 1987 film The Princess Bride opposite Peter Falk.

In 1988, Savage appeared as Kevin Arnold on The Wonder Years, the role for which he is best known. His tenure in the show resulted in two Golden Globe nominations and two Emmy[4] nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; at the age of 13 he was the youngest actor ever to receive these honors. He remained on the show until it ended in 1993. During this period, he appeared in several movies, most notably Vice Versa. After The Wonder Years, Savage primarily did guest and supporting roles, such as the show Boy Meets World (which starred his brother Ben) and in the film Austin Powers in Goldmember as Number Three.

He has lent his voice to several animated projects, including Family Guy, Kim Possible, Justice League Unlimited, Oswald, and Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen. His two lead roles since The Wonder Years were on the short-lived sitcoms Working and Crumbs.

Savage appeared as a serial rapist on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and as a womanizing professor on Boy Meets World. He ranked at #27 on VH1's 100 Greatest Kid Stars.

In July 2008, Savage guest-starred in the web series The Rascal on Crackle.[5]

Behind-the-scenes career

In 1999, Savage began his directing career in which he helmed episodes of over a dozen television series. His credits include Boy Meets World, Zoey 101, Drake & Josh, Ned's Declassified, and Big Time Rush for Nickelodeon, as well as That's So Raven, Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place for the Disney Channel.

Besides directing several episodes, Savage co-produced the Disney Channel Original Series Phil of the Future. In 2007, he was nominated for a Directors Guild award for the Phil episode "Not-So-Great-Great Grandpa".

More recently, he has served as a producer for several episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Friends with Benefits, Party Down, and Phil of the Future and " Happy Endings".

Personal life

Savage graduated from Stanford University in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in English. He is married to his childhood friend, Jennifer Lynn Stone. They have two children, a son named Oliver born August 5, 2006 and a daughter named Lily born May 3, 2008.[6]

Filmography

Television

Directing credits

Awards

Directors Guild of America

Year Result Award Category/Recipient
2010 Won DGA Award Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs for: "Zeke and Luther" (2009) (pilot episode)
2008 Won DGA Award Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs for: "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007) (episode "The Crazy 10 Minute Sale")
2007 Won DGA Award Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs for: "Phil of the Future" (2004) (episode "Not So Great Great Great Grandpa")

Razzie Awards

Year Result Award Category/Recipient
2008 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Director for: Daddy Day Camp (2007)

Golden Globes

Year Result Award Category/Recipient
1991 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical for "The Wonder Years" (1988)
1990 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical for: "The Wonder Years" (1988)

Emmy Awards

Year Result Award Category/Recipient
1990 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for: "The Wonder Years" (1988)
1989 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for: "The Wonder Years" (1988)

People's Choice Awards

Year Result Award Category/Recipient
1991 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Young TV Performer
1990 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Young TV Performer

Viewers for Quality Television Awards

Year Result Award Category/Recipient
1990 Won Q Award Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series for: "The Wonder Years" (1988)
1989 Won Q Award Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series for: "The Wonder Years" (1988)

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films

Year Result Award Category/Recipient
1990 Won Saturn Award Best Performance by a Younger Actor for: Vice Versa (1988)

Young Artist Awards

Year Result Award Category/Recipient
1990 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Young Actor Starring in a Motion Picture for: The Wizard (1989)
1990 Won Young Artist Award Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series for: "The Wonder Years" (1988)
1989 Won Young Artist Award Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Comedy Series for: "The Wonder Years" (1988)
1988 Won Young Artist Award Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for: The Princess Bride (1987)
1987 Won Young Artist Award Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor, Supporting Role, Feature Film - Comedy, Fantasy or Drama for: The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)

References

  1. ^ Lee, Felicia R. (2006-01-19). "A Sitcom 70's Child Grows Up to Be an Alter Ego". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-11.
  2. ^ Fred Savage Biography (1976-)
  3. ^ LA Times: Theater; Not Just Acting Like an Adult; Fred Savage contemplates his roots – as a performer and a Jew – for 'Last Night of Ballyhoo.
  4. ^ Fred Savage Emmy Nominated
  5. ^ "International Espionage and Comedy with 'The Rascal'". Tilzy.TV. 2008-08-12. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
  6. ^ Nicholas White (January 28, 2008). "Fred Savage & Wife Expecting Second Child". People. Retrieved January 3, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

External links

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