Who is Fred Melamed?

Fred Melamed is widely known as an American actor, comedian, and writer.

He is best known for appearing in the 2009 comedy-drama film, A Serious Man where he portrayed the role of Sy Ableman.

Fred Melamed: Age, Family, Siblings, Ethnicity

Fred was born on the 13th of May in 1956, in New York City, New York, the U.S. He is of American nationality and belongs to Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.

Melamed is the adopted son of a New York television producer, Louis Melamed, and an actress Syma (Krichefsky)Melamed. His biological parents are Nancy Zala and Stan Silverstone.

Fred Melamed’s biological father is a British psychoanalyst by profession whereas his biological mother is an actress and director. They were also relatives of the Adler acting family including Luther and Stella Adler.

In which school did Fred Melamed attend?

Fred studied at the Hunter College Elementary School, a primary school for gifted children. Afterward, he attended the Riverdale Country School.

Further, he received his bachelor’s degree from Hampshire College. He completed his MFA from Yale University in acting.