Fred Topel

Fred Topel is an experienced journalist and writer specializing in film and television. Since August 2019, Fred has produced original journalism features for United Press International, while also covering events for Deadline Hollywood. As a freelance contributor for Rotten Tomatoes since 2015, Fred researches television show histories and ratings. Fred has held various roles, including editor at Nerd Report and staff writer at Showbiz Cheat Sheet, where Fred generated multiple stories daily and interviewed industry professionals. Additional freelance work spans across platforms like /Film and Cheapism.com, where Fred contributed to diverse topics ranging from health to entertainment. Fred holds a Bachelor of Science in Cinema from Ithaca College, earned in 1999.