Fred Savage to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Savage created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Savage fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in The Wonder Years or The Princess Bride, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 49, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-director-producer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouFred

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouFred was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Fred Savage was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouFred”
— @universalObserver, 10 Jan 2026
“Savage wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 10 Jan 2026

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