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Fred Fuchs
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Frederic S. Fuchs (/fjuːks/) is a television and film producer active in the United States and Canada, where he holds dual citizenship.[1] He became an executive in the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) on April 3, 2006.[2]
Key Information
Career
[edit]Fuchs became known for the television series Faerie Tale Theatre. He afterwards became president of American Zoetrope, and thus had a hand in producing films such as The Godfather Part III (1990), The Rainmaker (1997) and The Virgin Suicides (1999). With CBC, his work included the television series What It's Like Being Alone (2006). Later, he was an executive producer of the Starz and GK-TV series Camelot. Most recently, Fuchs has been the executive producer of the films Monkey Beach (2020) and The Virtuoso (2021). He also has founded a charitable organization that owns and operates an independent cinema, the Westdale Theatre, in Hamilton, Ontario.[3]
Fuchs gained further attention when he was the subject of a joke in the web series Angry Video Game Nerd, originating in an episode where James Rolfe's character "The Nerd" sees Fuchs' name in the credits of Bram Stoker's Dracula and jokingly pronounces it "Fred Fucks," due to the font used making the "h" look like a "k". This later became a recurring joke throughout the series, with Gilbert Gottfried portraying a fictionalized version of him, as a deranged programmer who developed the PlayStation 4 game Life of Black Tiger (actually from Korean developer 1Games).[4] A separate fictionalization of Fuchs additionally appears as the final boss in Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures and its enhanced port Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe; in the latter he was given a new design in Gottfried's likeness and new dialogue matching the personality of Gottfried's portrayal of the character.[5]
Honours
[edit]Fuchs was nominated for Emmy Awards in 1988, 1997 and 1998, for producing the TV series Tall Tales and Legends, the TV miniseries The Odyssey and the TV miniseries Moby Dick.[6]
Filmography
[edit]He was a producer for all films listed below unless otherwise noted.
Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Tucker: The Man and His Dream | |
| 1989 | New York Stories | |
| Vietnam War Story: The Last Days | Executive producer | |
| 1990 | The Spirit of '76 | Executive producer |
| The Godfather Part III | Executive producer | |
| 1992 | Wind | Executive producer |
| Bram Stoker's Dracula | ||
| 1993 | The Secret Garden | |
| 1994 | Don Juan DeMarco | |
| Mary Shelley's Frankenstein | Executive producer | |
| 1995 | Haunted | |
| 1996 | Jack | |
| 1997 | Buddy | |
| The Rainmaker | ||
| 1998 | Lani Loa – The Passage | Executive producer |
| 1999 | The Florentine | Executive producer |
| The Virgin Suicides | Executive producer | |
| The Third Miracle | ||
| 2000 | Beautiful Joe | |
| 2006 | The End of Silence | Executive producer |
| 2007 | Graduation | Executive producer |
| 2016 | Population Zero | Executive producer |
| Total Frat Movie | Executive producer | |
| Milton's Secret | ||
| 2018 | Love Jacked | Executive producer |
| Little Italy | Executive producer | |
| 2020 | Monkey Beach | Executive producer |
| 2021 | The Virtuoso | Executive producer |
- Miscellaneous crew
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Jennifer | Production assistant |
- As an actor
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | City Dragon | Karate Dojo Fighters |
- Thanks
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Killer Klowns from Outer Space | Special thanks |
| 2009 | High Life | |
| 2021 | The Virtuoso | The producers wish to thank |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Popples | Executive producer | Television pilot |
| 1985−86 | Tall Tales & Legends | ||
| 1982−87 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Associate producer | |
| 1988 | Vietnam War Story | Executive producer | |
| 1990 | The Godfather Family: A Look Inside | Executive producer | Documentary |
| 1995 | Tecumseh: The Last Warrior | Executive producer | Television film |
| Kidnapped | Executive producer | Television film | |
| 1996 | Dark Angel | Executive producer | Television film |
| Titanic | Executive producer | ||
| 1997 | Riot | Executive producer | Television film |
| Survival on the Mountain | Executive producer | Television film | |
| The Odyssey | Executive producer | ||
| 1998 | Outrage | Executive producer | Television film |
| Moby Dick | Executive producer | ||
| 2005 | Yesteryears | Executive producer | Television short |
| 2006 | What It's Like Being Alone | Executive producer | |
| 2011 | Camelot | Executive producer | |
| 2013 | Mother Up! | Executive producer | |
| 2012−14 | Transporter: The Series | Executive producer |
- Miscellaneous crew
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Robber Bride | Executive director: CBC TV Arts and Entertainment | Television film |
| 2009 | Being Erica | Executive director | |
| 2007−10 | The Tudors | Executive director |
- Thanks
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | The Godfather Family: A Look Inside | Thanks | Documentary |
| 2008 | jPod | Special thanks |
References
[edit]- ^ "CBC's New Executive Citizen of Canada, U.S.". Toronto Star. Toronto, Ontario. March 31, 2006. p. A.02.
- ^ CBC/Radio-Canada, News Releases (March 29, 2006). "Fred Fuchs Appointed Executive Director, Arts & Entertainment Programming, CBC Television". Radio-Canada. Archived from the original on January 26, 2007. Retrieved January 27, 2007.
- ^ "Cinema group unveils plans for 81-year-old Westdale Theatre in Hamilton". The Hamilton Spectator. June 14, 2017. ISSN 1189-9417. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ Dick, Jeremy (July 30, 2019). "Angry Video Game Nerd Gets Gilbert Gottfried As Arch-Nemesis Fred". MovieWeb.com. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Pinera, Alexander (November 1, 2020). "The Angry Video Game Nerd I and II Deluxe Review". FictionTalk.com. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ "Awards for Fred Fuchs". IMDb.
External links
[edit]- Fred Fuchs at IMDb
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Fred Fuchs
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Early life and education
Early years
Fred Fuchs was born on July 29, 1954.[1] Fuchs grew up in New York City and Long Island, New York.[6] He holds dual U.S. and Canadian citizenship, reflecting his professional activities across both countries.[7]Higher education
Fuchs attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, graduating in 1977 with a BA in American studies.[8][6]Career
Entry into the industry
After graduating from Wesleyan University with a degree in American Studies in 1977, Fuchs began his professional career in the entertainment industry as a production assistant on variety shows and awards specials in the United States. His initial film credit came in 1978 as a production assistant on the horror thriller Jennifer.[9] Fuchs quickly advanced into television production, earning his first major credits as an associate producer on the anthology series Faerie Tale Theatre, which premiered in 1982 and featured adaptations of classic fairy tales starring notable actors such as Mick Jagger, Susan Sarandon, and Robin Williams. Through this involvement, he contributed to multiple episodes, helping develop the series' distinctive blend of live-action storytelling and high-caliber talent that fostered collaborations with international filmmakers and performers.[4][10]Time at Zoetrope Studios
In 1989, Fred Fuchs joined American Zoetrope to oversee production on The Godfather Part III, and he was appointed president of the studio the following year, a position he held until the end of 1998.[3] During his nearly decade-long tenure, Fuchs collaborated closely with founder Francis Ford Coppola on multiple projects, managing key aspects of studio operations including development, financing, and production of feature films and television content.[3] Under Fuchs's leadership, American Zoetrope produced several notable films, including The Godfather Part III (1990), for which he served as executive producer, and Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), a Gothic horror adaptation directed by Coppola that Fuchs co-produced and which became one of the studio's commercial successes.[3] Other significant releases during this period encompassed Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994), Don Juan DeMarco (1994), Jack (1996), and The Rainmaker (1997), alongside television miniseries such as Titanic (1996), The Odyssey (1997), and Moby Dick (1998).[3] Fuchs also spearheaded the studio's expansion into television, launching a dedicated TV production arm in 1994 that yielded over six made-for-TV movies and contributed to the company's diversification beyond features.[3] Fuchs's presidency occurred amid significant financial challenges for American Zoetrope, which had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 1990 with $28.8 million in debts against $22.1 million in assets, stemming from earlier flops like One from the Heart (1982).[11] Under Fuchs's stewardship, it achieved a partial comeback by stabilizing operations through strategic productions and the successful TV initiative, producing a total of 17 feature films during his time there despite uneven box-office results in theatrical releases.[3]Independent production and later roles
After leaving his executive role at American Zoetrope Studios, Fuchs transitioned to independent producing, establishing Riverside Entertainment in 2001 as a base for his work in film and television.[8] Through this venture, he focused on diverse projects spanning miniseries and feature films, leveraging his experience to support narrative-driven content.[12] In the early 2000s, Fuchs relocated to Canada, his wife's hometown, marking his entry into the Canadian media landscape as an independent producer focused on television projects. By 2006, he had ascended to executive roles, becoming the executive director of arts and entertainment programming at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), where he spearheaded the development of innovative arts and entertainment content, including series like The Tudors and original Canadian productions.[4][9] Fuchs served in this role until the early 2010s.[9] Fuchs served as executive producer on several high-profile television miniseries, including the 1997 adaptation of The Odyssey, directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and starring Armand Assante, which earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Miniseries.[13] He continued in this capacity for the 1998 miniseries Moby Dick, featuring Patrick Stewart and Ethan Hawke, produced in association with Hallmark Entertainment and American Zoetrope.[14] Later, in 2011, Fuchs executive produced the Starz fantasy series Camelot, a 10-episode run starring Eva Green and Jamie Campbell Bower, emphasizing historical drama and mythological elements.[15] In more recent years, Fuchs has executive produced independent films such as Monkey Beach (2020), an adaptation of Eden Robinson's novel directed by Loretta Sarah Todd, which explores Haisla and Heiltsuk Indigenous themes through a supernatural lens.[16] He also contributed to The Virtuoso (2021), a thriller starring Anthony Hopkins and Anson Mount, distributed by Lionsgate.[17] Additional projects include the children's adventure series Wild Child (2022), filmed in Hamilton, Ontario, and focused on wilderness survival skills, as well as the dark comedy-thriller Cafe 404 (2024), a Greek co-production centered on a diner's criminal underbelly.[18][19] During this period and beyond, he contributed to Canadian media initiatives, including leading efforts in 2017 to preserve Hamilton's historic Westdale Theatre by forming the nonprofit Westdale Cinema Group, which successfully acquired and revitalized the 1938 venue as an independent cinema.[20][21] Now residing in Dundas, Ontario, Fuchs continues to prioritize new media formats and projects amplifying Indigenous storytelling, as evidenced by his involvement in Monkey Beach and ongoing support for culturally specific narratives.[20][22]Awards and honors
Emmy nominations
Fred Fuchs received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work as a producer on television projects, highlighting his contributions to notable children's programming and miniseries adaptations of classic literature.[23] In 1988, Fuchs was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program for his role as producer on the anthology series Tall Tales & Legends, which aired on Showtime from 1985 to 1988 and featured nine episodes retelling American folklore stories hosted by Shelley Duvall. The production, created by Duvall, involved collaboration with co-producer Bridget Terry and executive producer Duvall herself, emphasizing accessible storytelling for young audiences amid the challenges of adapting diverse tall tales into live-action format on a cable network budget.[24] Fuchs earned a 1997 Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Miniseries as executive producer on The Odyssey, a two-part NBC adaptation of Homer's epic poem directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and starring Armand Assante as Odysseus. Co-produced with executive producers Francis Ford Coppola, Nicholas Meyer, and Robert Halmi Sr., the project faced logistical hurdles from filming across multiple Mediterranean locations including Malta and Turkey, while striving to balance mythological spectacle with a reported budget that made it the most expensive TV drama produced up to that point on a per-minute basis.[25]) The following year, in 1998, Fuchs received another Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Miniseries for Moby Dick, a USA Network adaptation of Herman Melville's novel directed by Franc Roddam and featuring Patrick Stewart as Captain Ahab. As executive producer alongside Coppola, Halmi Sr., Roddam, Kris Noble, and Steven R. Seger, Fuchs contributed to a production filmed primarily in Australia to capture authentic whaling-era visuals, navigating challenges such as replicating 19th-century maritime conditions and coordinating an international cast and crew for the two-part event.[26])Other recognitions
In addition to his Emmy nominations, Fuchs shared in several prestigious awards for his early production work. In 1984, he received a Peabody Award for Faerie Tale Theatre, an anthology series of fairy tale adaptations hosted by Shelley Duvall, recognizing its inventive and enthusiastic approach to children's programming.[27] The series also earned a 1985 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming.[28] For Moby Dick, Fuchs was nominated for a 1998 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television.[29] Fuchs received a nomination for the Leo Award for Best Motion Picture in 2021 as executive producer of Monkey Beach, a film adaptation of Eden Robinson's novel that highlights Haisla Nation stories and Indigenous experiences.[30] These recognitions underscore his lifelong support for independent, diverse, and artistic projects across film and television.[31]Filmography
Films
Fred Fuchs served as producer or executive producer on numerous feature films, often in collaboration with director Francis Ford Coppola and his family during his tenure at American Zoetrope Studios. His credits emphasize dramatic and period pieces, with roles typically involving oversight of production development and financing.| Year | Title | Role | Key Collaborators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | The Godfather Part III | Executive producer | Francis Ford Coppola (director)[32] |
| 1992 | Bram Stoker's Dracula | Producer | Francis Ford Coppola (director) |
| 1993 | The Secret Garden | Producer | Agnieszka Holland (director) |
| 1994 | Mary Shelley's Frankenstein | Executive producer | Kenneth Branagh (director) |
| 1995 | Don Juan DeMarco | Producer | Jeremy Leven (director) |
| 1996 | Jack | Producer | Francis Ford Coppola (director)[33] |
| 1997 | The Rainmaker | Producer | Francis Ford Coppola (director) |
| 1999 | The Third Miracle | Producer | Agnieszka Holland (director)[34] |
| 1999 | The Virgin Suicides | Executive producer | Sofia Coppola (director) |
| 2020 | Monkey Beach | Executive producer | Loretta Sarah Todd (director) |
| 2024 | Cafe 404 | Executive producer | Alex Tsilifonis (director)[35] |
Television
Fuchs's television production credits primarily encompass anthology series, miniseries, and episodic dramas, often in collaboration with networks like Showtime, NBC, USA, and Starz. His early work focused on creative anthology formats, while later projects emphasized large-scale adaptations of literary classics and original series. The following table lists his major television production credits chronologically, highlighting roles, formats, and networks where applicable:| Year(s) | Title | Role | Format/Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Producer | Anthology series/Showtime |
| 1985–1987 | Tall Tales & Legends | Producer | Anthology series/Showtime |
| 1996 | Titanic | Executive Producer | Miniseries/CBS |
| 1997 | The Odyssey | Executive Producer | Miniseries/NBC |
| 1998 | Outrage | Executive Producer | TV movie/ABC |
| 1998 | Moby Dick | Executive Producer | Miniseries/USA Network |
| 2011 | Camelot | Executive Producer | Drama series/Starz |
| 2012–2014 | Transporter: The Series | Executive Producer | Action series/HBO Canada, M6, TNT |
| 2013 | Mother Up! | Executive Producer | Animated comedy series/Citytv |