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Fred Schneider

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jul 1, 1951 (75 years old)

Place of Birth

Newark, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Frederick William Schneider III (born July 1, 1951) is an American singer and frontman of the rock band the B-52's, of which he is a founding member. Schneider is well known for his sprechgesang (spoken singing), which he developed from reciting poetry over guitars. He has also released two solo albums.

Known For

Acting
2025SNL50: The Homecoming ConcertSelf
2024The B-52's: 1982 US FestivalSelf
2019Jay's LonghornSelf
2019Corporate AnimalsPsychedelic Dream Creature (voice)
2012The B-52s with the Wild Crowd! - Live in Athens, GAhimself
2009RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge
2007Each Time I KillTom Saunders
2006The B-52's Time Capsule: Videos for a Future Generation
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self -Musical Guest
2002The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'Self
2000GodassRoland
1999Desert BlueKBLU Radio DJ (voice)
1998The Rugrats MovieNewborn Baby (singing voice)
1998V.I.P.Self
1994The FlintstonesBC-52's
1994Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1993RuPaul's Christmas BallSelf
1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Musical Guest
1991A Matter of DegreesMoonboy
1990Captain Planet and the PlaneteersDanny Dazzleduff (voice)
1989MTV Rockumentary
1988FunnySelf
1985Mermaids on HeroinKey Largo
1980One Trick PonySelf
1980The B-52's: Party at The Capitol Theatre
Crew
1998V.I.P.Thanks