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Fred Claus is the main protagonist of the 2007 Christmas comedy film of the same name. He is, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole. He is played by Vince Vaughn.

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  • Fred Claus is the main protagonist of the 2007 Christmas comedy film of the same name. He is, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole. He is played by Vince Vaughn.
  • thumb|263px Fred Claus (El Hermano de Santa) es una pelĂ­cula del 2007 de Navidad de comedia producida y dirigida por David Dobkin (Wedding Crashers) y protagonizada por Vince Vaughn y Paul Giamatti.
  • In December 2002, Fred was arrested for minor disorderly conduct charges after a Christmas store fight and had therefore missed a date with his girlfriend Wanda. When he arrived at her apartment to apologize, Wanda was irate at Fred for apparently "breaking his promise". After exchanging some arguments, Wanda's landlord began fighting and swearing with Fred as he backed him off and walked away. A few days later, Fred had showed up at his brother Santa's workshop in the North Pole to resolve an issue.
  • The film begins a long time ago in the Middle Ages with a woman giving birth to a baby. As the baby is born, the midwife comments on how it's the fattest baby she's ever seen. Within a few minutes of his birth, the baby starts saying "Ho, ho, ho!". The woman, Mother Claus, calls her son Frederick over to meet his new brother, who she has decided to name Nicholas. Mother Claus lovingly refers to the new baby as her little Saint Nick, while Fred promises to be the best big brother ever. The next few scenes show Fred and Nick growing up, particularly during the development of some Christmas traditions. First, during Nick's birthday, Fred makes a special journal with his brother's name on it as a present. After opening all of his gifts, Nick places them in a box and tells his family he is goin
  • A 2007 comedy about Santa Claus' estranged older brother, Fred. In the opening prologue, we see that Nicholas and Frederick are two happy siblings. Each year, around Christmastime, Nicholas starts getting more and more charitable. He gives away all his own gifts to poorer children. With their parents constantly praising his kindness, Frederick grows more and more resentful. Trying to show off his own selflessness, Fred makes a birdhouse. Unfortunately, as soon as it's hung-up, Nick saws down the tree to decorate the house. That was the final straw for Fred. Hilarity Ensues.
  • The film begins with a woman giving birth to a baby. Within a few minutes of his birth, the baby starts saying: "Ho, ho, ho!". Mother Claus calls her son, Frederick, over to meet his new brother, whom she has decided to name Nicholas. Mother Claus lovingly refers to the new baby as her little Saint Nick. During Christmas, when Nick opens his gifts including Fred's, he decides to give them away to orphans which makes Fred angry. Mother Claus advises Fred to be a better person by stating he should be more like his brother; this in turn causes Fred to resent Nick. Feeling isolated, Fred often climbs a tree to confide his problems in a bird. On one occasion, Nick cuts down the tree, saying that now Fred can bring it inside since he liked it so much. However, the birdhouse Fred's confidant live
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  • Arrogant Hero, Incompetent Hero
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Goals
  • At first to get the 50,000 to start his new business, his brother Nick who is Santa Claus is the one who loaned him the money if he works with him in the North Pole. He was reluctant at first, but he he had a new purpose to work here and become the new Santa Claus or he is the real Santa Claus who gives children hope and sees the good in kids even if they were in the naughty list.
Starring
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  • Fred Claus
Skills
  • Excellent with business, excellent in negotiating, excellent salesmanship and street smart
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Runtime
  • 6900.0
  • 6960.0
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  • United States
Name
  • Fred Claus
Caption
  • Theatrical release poster
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