| First Name | Freda |
| Last Name | Payne |
| Full Name at Birth | Freda Charcelia Payne |
| Age | 69 |
| Date of Birth | September 19, 1942 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | Band of Gold |
| Music Genre | R&B |
| Music Style | Soul, Jazz, Pop-Soul, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Soul, Pop/Rock, AM Pop |
| Music Mood | Amiable/Good-Natured, Gentle, Intimate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sweet, Passionate, Soothing, Sentimental, Romantic, Sensual |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Official Website | fredapayne.com |
Freda Charcilia Payne (born September 19, 1945) is an American singer and actress best known for her million selling, 1970 hit single, "Band of Gold". She was also an actress in musicals and film, as well as the host of a TV talk show. Freda is the older sister of former Supremes member, Scherrie Payne.
Selected Freda Payne film and TV show credits: