Fred Savage is an American actor, director, and film producer who has a net worth of 30 million dollars. The former The Wonder Years actor made most of his fortune through his successful acting career. He started as a child actor, and he is one of the few actors who still have an impact on their acting careers as adults. Fred Savage is known by most of his fans and netizens for his role in the series The Wonder Years, in which he played Kevin Arnold for five years.
Early Life and Education
Fred Savage was born in 1976 in Chicago, Illinois, to Lewis and Joanne Savage. His mother was a homemaker, while his father worked in the real estate industry. Almost all of his siblings ventured into the acting industry, and it was expected that he would also venture into the coveted acting industry. His brother Ben Savage is known for his role in the Boy Meets World.
Fred also has a sister, Kala, who is a musician and an actress. After his family relocated to California, Fred attended a local private day school, after which he proceeded to Stanford University graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English.
Career
Fred showed an interest in acting at a young age; he landed his first acting role in the show Morningstar/Eveningstar. At the time, he was just nine years old. This first appearance set the stage for a successful acting career. He then later appeared in The Boy Who Could Fly, The Princess Bride, The Twilight Zone, and Crime Story.
After appearing in several films and television shows, Fred Savage began gaining national recognition, which opened doors for more opportunities in the competitive acting industry. In 1988, Fred landed the role of Kevin Arnold on the television show The Wonder Years. This role was his breakthrough role, and it’s the role he is best known for. He had a great performance on the show for the first season, and this prompted the show’s directors and producers to keep him for more seasons.
At the time, Fred had just become a teen, and following his outstanding performance, he received several accolades, which made a huge impact on his acting career. He received two Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations. These not only boosted his confidence but enhanced his prospects in the acting industry.
After his years with The Wonder Years, Fred Savage moved to look for more acting roles. He landed roles in The Wizard and Little Monsters. Besides acting, Fred has produced and directed several shows, including Friends with Benefits, 2 Broke Girls, That’s So Raven, Boy Meets World, and Phil of the Future.
Real Estate Investments
Besides his successful career in the entertainment industry, Fred Savage has made various investments in the real estate industry, which have significantly contributed to his overall net worth. He bought a house in Los Angeles for 3 million dollars; he later listed it for sale in 2019 for 5 million dollars. He also had a home in Hollywood which he sold for 2.25 million. Over the years, Fred has invested in various properties in West Hollywood and Bel Air which continue contributing to his financial portfolio.
