365 Days of Columbo: April 13th

Happy Birthday Gary Kroeger

Gary Kroeger is an American actor, businessman, and former political candidate, born on April 13, 1957, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He is best known for his work as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” from 1982 to 1985. Kroeger’s versatility as an actor was showcased in various roles, including his memorable appearance in the “Columbo” episode “Death Hits the Jackpot” in 1991, where he played Freddy Brower.

Poor naive Freddy wanted to hide his lottery win from his soon-to-be ex-wife and enlisted his favorite uncle to help him launder the money. Little did he know that Uncle Leon was enjoying some "naughty time" with his not-quite-former spouse.

Kroeger attended Northwestern University, where he honed his acting skills. After his stint on “Saturday Night Live”, he continued to pursue acting, taking on roles in movies and television. 

Aside from acting, Kroeger has also made a name for himself in the business world and as a columnist. His foray into politics saw him run for the Democratic Congressional primary in 2016 and then for an Iowa state house seat in the same year. He did not win the election.


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