Fred Savage Biography: Parents, Siblings, Age, Net Worth, Height, Awards, Movies, Children, Wife

Fred Savage is a multifaceted American actor, director, and producer, best known for his iconic role as Kevin Arnold in the beloved television series The Wonder Years (1988–1993), which earned him critical acclaim and a place in pop culture history.

His directorial work spans popular shows like Modern Family, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Wizards of Waverly Place, showcasing his versatility.

Profile

• Full Name: Frederick Aaron Savage
• Stage Name: Fred Savage
• Born: July 9, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
• Religion: Reform Judaism
• Parents: Joanne Savage, Lewis Savage
• Siblings: Ben Savage, Kala Savage
• Spouse: Jennifer Lynn Stone (M. 2004)
• Children: Oliver Philip, Lily Aerin, August “Auggie”
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth:$18 million to $30 million

Early Life & Education

Fred Savage was born on July 9, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joanne and Lewis Savage, an industrial real estate broker and consultant.

His ethnicity is Ashkenazi Jewish, with grandparents who immigrated from Poland, Ukraine, Germany, and Latvia. Raised in Reform Judaism, Fred grew up in Glencoe, Illinois, before the family moved to Southern California.

The eldest of three, he shares a close bond with his younger siblings, Ben Savage, known for his role in Boy Meets World, and Kala Savage, an actress and musician.

Fred attended Brentwood School, a prestigious private co-educational day school in Los Angeles, where he balanced academics with his budding acting career.

After The Wonder Years ended in 1993, he enrolled at Stanford University, taking a brief hiatus from acting to focus on education.

He graduated in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in English and was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

His time at Stanford allowed him to explore interests like photography and writing, which later complemented his directorial work.

Career

Fred Savage’s career began at age nine with a role in the TV series Morningstar/Eveningstar (1986). That same year, he appeared in The Boy Who Could Fly, earning a Young Artist Award for Best Supporting Actor.

His breakout came in 1987 as the Grandson in The Princess Bride, followed by his iconic role as Kevin Arnold in The Wonder Years (1988–1993).

The series earned him two Emmys and two Golden Globe nominations, making him the youngest actor nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at age 13.

During this time, he starred in films such as Vice Versa (1988), Little Monsters (1989), co-starring with his brother Ben, and The Wizard (1989).

After The Wonder Years, Fred took a break to attend Stanford, returning in 1997 to star in the NBC sitcom Working (1997–1999), where he also made his directorial debut.

His directing career flourished, with credits on shows like Modern Family, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, 2 Broke Girls, Wizards of Waverly Place, Hannah Montana, and Phil of the Future, which he also co-produced.

In 2007, he directed the feature film Daddy Day Camp, though it received a Golden Raspberry nomination for Worst Director.

Fred returned to acting with roles in The Grinder (2015–2016) as Stewart Sanderson, Friends from College (2017) as Max Adler, and voiced Oswald in Oswald (2001–2003).

He also hosted Child Support (2018) and What Just Happened??!. His work spans over 75 self-appearances on talk shows and awards, per IMDb.

Despite controversies, including a 1993 settled lawsuit and 2018 allegations from The Grinder set, Fred remains a respected figure, though he was fired from the Wonder Years reboot in 2022 amid misconduct claims.

Awards & Nominations

• Winner: Young Artist Award, Best Supporting Actor for The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)
• Winner: Young Artist Award, Best Young Actor for The Princess Bride (1987)
• Winner: Young Artist Award, Best Actor for The Wonder Years (1988–1989)
• Winner: People’s Choice Award, Favorite TV Performer for The Wonder Years (1989–1990)
• Winner: Saturn Award, Best Young Performer for Vice Versa (1988)
• Nominated: Primetime Emmy Award, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for The Wonder Years (1989, 1990)
• Nominated: Golden Globe Award, Best Actor in a Television Series – Comedy/Musical for The Wonder Years (1990, 1991)
• Nominated: Directors Guild Award, Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs for Phil of the Future (2007)
• Nominated: Teen Choice Award, Choice TV Actor: Comedy for The Grinder (2006)
• Nominated: Golden Raspberry Award, Worst Director for Daddy Day Camp (2007)
• Nominated: Satellite Award, Best Supporting Actor in a Series for The Grinder (2017)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @fredsavage

Personal Life

Fred Savage, 49, lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jennifer Lynn Stone, whom he married on August 7, 2004, at L’Orangerie restaurant after proposing with a 5-carat sapphire ring in Italy.

They have three children: Oliver Philip (born 2006), Lily Aerin (born 2008), and August “Auggie” (born 2012).

At their wedding, guests were asked to donate to the Children’s Hospital Cancer Center of Los Angeles instead of giving gifts.

Net Worth

Fred Savage’s net worth is estimated to be between $18 million and $30 million.

His wealth stems from his acting career, notably The Wonder Years, as well as his extensive work as a director and producer on shows like Modern Family and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Filmography

• The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) – Louis Michaelson (Film)
• The Princess Bride (1987) – The Grandson (Film)
• Vice Versa (1988) – Charlie Seymour (Film)
• The Wonder Years (1988–1993) – Kevin Arnold (Series Lead, ABC)
• Little Monsters (1989) – Brian Stevenson (Film)
• The Wizard (1989) – Corey Woods (Film)
• No One Would Tell (1996) – Bobby Tennison (TV Movie)
• Working (1997–1999) – Matt Peyser (Series Lead, NBC)
• Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) – Number Three (Film)
• The Rules of Attraction (2002) – Marc (Film)
• Crumbs (2006) – Mitch Crumb (Series Lead, ABC)
• The Grinder (2015–2016) – Stewart Sanderson (Series Lead, Fox)
• Friends from College (2017) – Max Adler (Series Regular, Netflix)
• Working (1997–1999) – Multiple Episodes (NBC)
• Boy Meets World (1998) – Episodes (ABC)
• Phil of the Future (2004–2006) – Multiple Episodes (Disney Channel)
• Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2008) – Multiple Episodes (Disney Channel)
• It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2006–present) – Multiple Episodes (FX)
• Modern Family (2009–2020) – Multiple Episodes (ABC)
• Daddy Day Camp (2007) – Feature Film