Oct 6, 1942 – Jun 28, 2009
Fred Travalena, born on Oct 06, 1942 in The Bronx, New York, passed away on Jun 28, 2009 in Encino, California.
Obituary
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Impressionist Fred Travalena, a regular in Vegas showrooms and on late-night talk shows with his takes on presidents, crooners and screen stars, has died. He was 66.
Publicist Roger Neal says Travalena died Sunday at his home in the Encino area after a recurrence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which had first surfaced in 2002.
Travalena was his large number of celebrity impressions, leading to the nicknames "The Man of a Thousand Voices" and "Mr. Everybody."
His act included presidents from Kennedy to Obama, musicians from Frank Sinatra to Bruce Springsteen and actors from Marlon Brando to Tom Cruise.
Travalena started his career in Las Vegas in 1971, and for years was an opening act, supporting such stars as Wayne Newton, Shirley Maclaine, Johnny Mathis, Don Rickles and Julie Andrews.
Finally, he gained headliner status in 2001 at the Stardust Resort and Casino, and joked that he was "an overnight sensation after 30 years in the business."
A 1987 TV special, "The Many Faces of Fred Travalena," was nominated for an ACE award for best cable comedy special.
Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press
Hi travelna, family, met Fred on the cruise sovereign of the seas, we had a great time together, he made me and my wife laugh so hard , took a picture with him, I will cherish it always, sorry about your loss our cruise was in September of 1993, rest in peace my friend Tony Wilkins from new port Richey Florida, 312=550=4413
Mondamin Wilkins
October 09, 2023 | Friend
he was one of the greatest acts around and gave me many laughs. you are missed Fred.
janice exum
August 04, 2020 | Fort Myers, FL | Friend
Rest Fred, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Harry Simpson
June 29, 2018 | Buckeye, AZ
It was such a pleasure to know you. I truly miss you dearly. Thank you so much for being such a kind,good hearted,special " one of a kind"person. Thank you for all the wonderful times that were spent with you and your family. I'll treasure them forever. Rest in peace!
Karen Franklin
June 25, 2018 | Vacaville, CA
Fondly remembered. Rest in peace.
Candito Family
September 26, 2017 | Bethpage, NY
Valenda Newell
September 19, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. Godspeed.
Harry Simpson
June 28, 2016 | Buckeye, AZ
My condolences to Fred Travalena family May God who comforts the broken heart comfort your family at this disfficult time
N A
June 28, 2016 | Murrieta, CA
Fred Travelena was delightful to watch and hear doing his impressions of many people. But we have memories of Fred Trevalena to watch on YouTube.
Thank you Fred Travalena for bringing us all joy and happiness through you're great talent
Ronald Williams
June 12, 2015 | Anchorage, AK