Fred Fraleigh

Fred Fraleigh

Master Creature FX Fabricator

About Fred

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Fred knew from a young age that he wanted to be an artist. At Pius XI High School, he began developing the foundational skills that would prepare him for his future as a fine artist and FX fabricator. In 1996, Fred graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in sculpture.

Since 1998, Fred has been working in the Hollywood film and special effects industry as a fabricator and specialty costumer. Over that time, he has had the great pleasure of bringing his talents to many of the top shops in the field, including Spectral Motion, Steve Johnson’s XFX, Harlow FX, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, Rick Baker’s Cinovation Studios, KNB EFX, and Alterian, Inc.

Fred’s notable film and television credits include The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Avengers: Infinity War, Captain America: Civil War, X-Men: Apocalypse, The Cabin in the Woods, Where the Wild Things Are, Men in Black 2 & 3, Hellboy 1 & 2, Lady in the Water, Blade: Trinity, Evolution, and Bicentennial Man.