Things never turn out the way we want them to. However, with hard work and determination, one can make their dream a reality. Fritz Coleman, the Honorary Mayor of Toluca Lake, best exemplifies the scenario.
Fritz had always wanted to be a comedian entertainer. But fate had other plans for him, and he became a weathercaster despite not having a degree in meteorology. Nonetheless, after fulfilling his childhood ambitions, he finally began working in his field.
Children of Fritz Coleman’s First Wife
Fritz was previously married. Though he never revealed the identity of his wife, it is likely that he became engaged before marrying her.
Fritz and his wife had three children after their marriage: two sons and a daughter. He loved his children so much that he performed an act called It’s me! Dad! in the actor’s forum theatre in 1995. He wanted his children to gain a better understanding of his life through the play.
Despite his love for his children, he was unable to save his marriage with his wife, and they divorced after six years of marriage. Fritz has been living as a single man since his divorce.
Nonetheless, he has a very warm relationship with his family, which includes his children and two grandchildren.
Biography, Age, Nationality, Parents
Fritz, who is of average height, was born in Phidalphelia, Pennsylvania, on May 27, 1948.
He studied at Salem College in West Virginia. He attended Temple University in Philadelphia for his higher education. He studied radio, television, and film there. During his college years, he aspired to be a well-known standup comedian. As a result, he took part in a play called ‘Reader’s Theatre,’ for which he received a West Virginia Award.
Despite his desire to entertain people, Fritz joined the United States Navy in 1969-1970. During his time in the Navy, he worked as a radio broadcaster. Fritz decided to pursue a career in radio after gaining experience in broadcasting. As a result, he worked as a DJ, music director, producer, and talk show host.
In 1980, he moved to Los Angeles in the hopes of pursuing a career in comedy. However, when he played a weather forecaster in a play, his friends and their bosses from NBC News approached him about a real job at the company. Fritz accepted the proposal and began working as a weather forecaster for NBC4. Along with his job as a weather forecaster for NBC4, he continued to work as a comedian.
He has been working at the comedy club ‘The Ice House’ since 2018, continuing his passion for making people laugh.
Fritz is known as an actor and writer for The Glimmer Man (1996), On The Fritz (1988), and What a Week (1988), in addition to being a weather forecaster and comedian (1990).
Net Worth, Salary
Fritz has received numerous awards for his outstanding career performance. Fritz was the recipient of two Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards. Following that, Associated Press Television and Radio Television honored him with Stan Chambers Awards for extraordinary achievements. He was also named ‘Best Weathercaster’ by major South California newspapers.
Aside from his career, he is also involved in charitable work. He mostly works with underserved communities. In 2017, he even held a program called ‘Defying Gravity’ to benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
His humanitarian efforts were recognized, and he received a humanitarian award from the United States House of Representatives. Fritz has a good income from his career, in addition to fame and recognition.
He earns a salary of more than $500 000 per year.
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