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- Birth nameAlfred Erwin Covington
- Fred Covington was born on July 1, 1928 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for Norma Rae (1979), In the Heat of the Night (1988) and Bingo (1976). He was married to Marilyn Lou Gaither. He died on July 28, 1993 in Marietta, Georgia, USA.
- SpouseMarilyn Lou Gaither(1950 - July 28, 1993) (his death, 2 children)
- In 1978, he recorded the time announcement for the U.S. Naval Observatory Master Clock, which as of 2016 can still be heard by dialing (202) 762-1401 or (719) 567-6742. His voice was originally recorded on mechanical machines, but transferred to digital media later.
- Did a near perfect Rodney Dangerfield impersonation, as well as a very entertaining magic act.
- Served in the Korean War for two military groups: he was a corporal in the United States Army, and an Airman Second Class in the United States Air Force.
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