Ever wondered if a fish-out-of-water story could land you in stitches while simultaneously delivering a compelling courtroom drama? My Cousin Vinny, a 1992 cinematic gem, manages to do just that, primarily through the unforgettable performance of Fred Gwynne as Judge Chamberlain Haller.
The film revolves around Vincent "Vinny" Gambini (Joe Pesci), a newly-minted personal injury lawyer from Brooklyn, who finds himself thrust into a murder trial in rural Alabama. His teenage cousin, Bill (Ralph Macchio), and Bill's friend, Stan (Mitchell Whitfield), are mistakenly accused of murder after being arrested for what they thought was shoplifting a can of tuna. They were completely taken by surprise, little did they know that events would spiral into a legal quagmire that only Vinny can navigate, despite having virtually no trial experience.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Fred Gwynne |
| Role | Judge Chamberlain Haller in "My Cousin Vinny" |
| Birth Date | July 10, 1926 |
| Death Date | July 2, 1993 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable Roles | Officer Francis Muldoon in "Car 54, Where Are You?", Herman Munster in "The Munsters", Judge Chamberlain Haller in "My Cousin Vinny" |
| "My Cousin Vinny" Release Date | March 13, 1992 |
| American Comedy Award Nomination | Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (for "My Cousin Vinny") |
| Final Film | "My Cousin Vinny" (1992) |
| Reference | Fred Gwynne on IMDb |
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