Fredd Wayne's most famous role was nothing short of revolutionary. The Akron actor had more than 200 credits in film, television and theater but he is best known for portraying American statesman Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in a one-man show and a series of memorable TV episodes. Decades before a musical about Alexander Hamilton stormed Broadway, Wayne toured the nation in a waistcoat, knee breeches, long wig and spectacles to dispense the wisdom of another Founding Father. "Well done is better than well said...
