Famous Fred (1996)

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Directed by

Joanna Quinn

Starring (View all)

Lenny Henry
Fred

Tom Courtenay
Kenneth

David Robb
Ginger

Matthew Marsh
Dad

Joanna Quinn
Mum

Fiona Allen
Additional Voices

Rob Brydon
Additional Voices

Ruby Turner
Additional Vocals

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Joanna Quinn
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Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film (348 items)
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1001 Animated Shorts You Must See - The Full List (1001 items)
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WATCHED IN 2012 (367 items)
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UK Animation (1899-2004) (509 items)
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1001 Animated Shorts You Must See - Part 14 (50 items)
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Description: Two children learn their recently deceased cat, was actually a famous rock star in the cat world. He's a secret superstar cat who performs by singing for the neighborhood cats. ... (more)

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1001 Animated Shorts You Must See - The Full List (1001 movies items)

"DIR: Joanna Quinn SUMMARY: When their family cat Fred dies from cat flu, two children learn that he was actually a famous rock 'n' roll star. WHY IT'S HERE: Based on Posy Simmonds' picture book 'Fred', 'Famous Fred' is a charming children's short about the death of a beloved household cat who held a secret double life as a rock 'n' roll star. Beginning with Fred's burial, 'Famous Fred' then proceeds to chart his rise to fame in flashback, as a congregation of cats gather to mourn the loss. L"