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Alan Freed

Alan Freed

Actor · 1921–1965 · Windber, Pennsylvania, USA

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Biography

Albert James "Alan" Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965) was an American disc jockey. He also produced and promoted large traveling concerts with various acts, helping to spread the importance of rock and roll music throughout North America.

Acted in 1

1950s

  1. 1956

    Rock, Rock, Rock!

    Alan Freed

Produced 1

1950s

  1. 1959

    Go, Johnny, Go!

    Producer

Appearances7

1990s

  1. 1999

    Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

    Self (archive footage)

1980s

  1. 1984

    Rock and Roll: The Early Days

    Himself

1950s

  1. 1959

    Go, Johnny, Go!

    Himself

  2. 1957

    Mister Rock and Roll

    Self

  3. 1956

    Don't Knock The Rock

    Himself

  4. Rock Around the Clock

    Himself