Biography
Fred began work as a stand-up comedian in the early days of the "comic boom" in Los Angeles and started submitting jokes to Johnny Carson, Joan Rivers, and many others, which propelled him from performing into writing. After a series of TV writing assignments, Fred's big break came when he was asked to be a staff writer for SNL in the 90s. His success there spring boarded into a series of plum movie writing jobs, and after SNL re-structured their staff, they asked Fred to come back as the head-w...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Dirty Work: Dirtier Cut
2025
as Homeless Man
The "dirtier cut" is an extended, uncensored version of the 1998 film Dirty Work, starring Norm Macdonald. This cut was the original vision of the fil...
Dirty Work: Dirtier Cut
2025
Writer
The "dirtier cut" is an extended, uncensored version of the 1998 film Dirty Work, starring Norm Macdonald. This cut was the original vision of the fil...
Madha Gaja Raja
2025
Original Story
Raja, a witty and fearless young man, becomes entangled in a conflict with a corrupt industrialist while trying to protect his family, friends and the...
40-Love
2021
Director, Writer
Beek, a 22 year-old statistics wiz, believes his Moneyball-esque skills can help rising tennis star Lois Kuzenkova win the U.S. Open.
Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh
2019
Comic Chris Farley breaks through as a cast member of "Saturday Night Live" and later stars in several iconic big-screen comedies, but behind his over...
Drunk Parents
2019
Director, Writer
Two drunk parents attempt to hide their ever increasing financial difficulties from their daughter and social circle through elaborate neighborhood sc...
Mad Families
2017
Director, Writer
Three families compete for a camping spot during a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend.
I Am Chris Farley
2015
as Self
I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City ...
Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser
2015
as Airplane Tech #1
When happy family man Joe Dirt finds himself transported to the recent past, he begins an epic journey to get back to his loved ones in the present.
Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser
2015
Director, Producer, Writer
When happy family man Joe Dirt finds himself transported to the recent past, he begins an epic journey to get back to his loved ones in the present.
Grown Ups 2
2013
Characters, Writer
Lenny has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons ...
Grown Ups
2010
Writer
After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The House Bunny
2008
Director
Shelley is living a carefree life until a rival gets her tossed out of the Playboy Mansion. With nowhere to go, fate delivers her to the sorority girl...
Strange Wilderness
2008
Director, Screenplay
With the ratings dropping for a wilderness-themed TV show, two animal fans go to the Andes in search of Bigfoot.
Without a Paddle
2004
Story
Three friends, whose lives have been drifting apart, reunite for the funeral of a fourth childhood friend. When looking through their childhood belong...
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003
as Dickie's Corner Man
TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but th...
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003
Screenplay, Executive Producer
TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but th...
Joe Dirt
2001
Writer
Joe Dirt is a janitor with a mullet hairdo, acid-washed jeans and a dream to find the parents that he lost at the Grand Canyon when he was a belligere...
Dirty Work
1998
as Homeless Guy
Unemployed and recently dumped, Mitch and his buddy Sam start a revenge-for-hire business to raise the $50,000 that Sam's father needs to get a heart ...
Black Sheep
1996
Writer
When dignified Albert Donnelly runs for Governor, his team moves to keep his slow-witted and klutzy younger brother, Mike, out of the eye of the media...