Frederick Charles Langone (October 31, 1921 – June 25, 2001) was an American politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1961 to 1971 and from 1973 to 1983.

Langone, unofficially dubbed the mayor of the North End, was known as a defender of the "common guy" and an opponent of gentrification, as well as a budget expert who was extremely knowledgeable about the workings of city government.

He succeeded in getting the city to build affordable senior citizen housing,[11] introduced rent control,[10][12] and blocked upscale development that would have displaced many longtime North End residents.

[13] Langone initiated hearings to investigate Mayor Kevin H. White's private use of the city-owned Parkman House.

[14] Langone, who spent eleven years as the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, was recognized for his knowledge of city finances.

His tirades against the Kevin White administration led to the passage of "Freddy's Rule", which limited Council speeches to 10 minutes.

when asking about a party hosted by White at the Parkman House and stating, "You couldn't even get near the place when Olivia, Newton, and John were there" while arguing that the Concerts on the Common should have made more money.

He was again a candidate for mayor in 1987, but dropped out of the race to run for City Council;[19] he finished in sixth place in the general election for four at-large seats.