Fred Durst
Biography
Fred Durst is an American rapper and singer, as well as a songwriter, film director and actor. He formed the nu metal band Limp Bizkit in 1994 and has been its frontman and lyricist; the group released six studio albums and found mainstream success with Significant Other in 1999 and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water in 2000. He was also appointed to a senior A&R role at Interscope. When Limp Bizkit went on hiatus, he shifted toward independent film, acting in Population 436 (2006) and directing The Education of Charlie Banks, his debut, which received mixed reviews. He then directed The Longshots in 2008 and later made The Fanatic. He also appeared in two episodes of the television drama House, M.D.
56years old
Turns 57 on August 20in 311 days
- Born Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
- Also credited as Frederick Allen Mayne III and William Frederick Durst
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 21 years2003 to 2024
Every film, newest first
- 2024I Saw the TV GlowIMDb rating 5.8
- 2024Y2KIMDb rating 4.7
- 2006Population 436IMDb rating 5.7
- 2005Be CoolIMDb rating 5.6
- 2003Pauly Shore Is DeadIMDb rating 4.4
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A change of course
Durst was appointed Senior Vice President of A&R at Interscope in June 1999, using the position to sign Cold, Staind, Puddle of Mudd, and She Wants Revenge.
About the name
Durst chose the name Limp Bizkit for his band on purpose, since he was after a name that would push listeners away and repel them.
A role that slipped away
Wayne Kramer was later chosen to direct Pawn Shop Chronicles, a film that Durst had originally been set to direct and produce, with Paul Walker starring.
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Worked with
Fred Durst shares two films with Vince Vaughn, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Vince Vaughn's page
Harvey Keitel's page
John Travolta's page
Danny DeVito's page
James Woods's page
Dwayne Johnson's page
F. Gary GrayDirector, 1 film, 2005
All films by F. Gary Gray
Jane SchoenbrunDirector, 1 film, 2024
All films by Jane Schoenbrun
All films by Kyle Mooney
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.