Acting · b. 1899 · Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Fred Astaire

Biography

Fred Astaire (May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American dancer, singer, actor and choreographer. He is widely regarded as the most influential dancer in the history of film. Born as Frederick Austerlitz in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 10, 1899, to Johanna (Geilus) and Fritz, a brewer, he entered show business at age 5. He was successful in vaudeville and on Broadway as well as in London's West End together with his sister Adele, a partnership that lasted 27 years. After Adele retired to marry in 1932, Astaire headed to Hollywood. Signed to RKO, he was loaned to MGM to appear in Dancing Lady (19...

Acting
Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood Self (archive footage) 2025 The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes 2022 Sid & Judy Self (archive footage) 2019 La La La Various Roles (archive footage) 2018 Fred Astaire donne le 'la' Self (archive footage) 2017 Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire Self (archive footage) 2017 Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire (archive footage) 2015 Bing Crosby: Rediscovered Self (archive footage) 2014 Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil Self (archive footage) 2014 Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook Self (archive footage) 2010 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year Self (archive footage) 2009 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression Self (archive footage) 2009 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing (archive footage) 2009 "All -Singing All-Dancing" Before And After Archive Footage 2006 Astaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm Various / Self (archive footage) 2006 Easter Parade: On the Avenue Self (Archive Footage) 2005 Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon' Self (archive footage) 2005 Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again Self (archive footage) 2005 Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine 2003 Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk Self (archive footage) 2003 Complicated Women Self (archive footage) 2003 Hollywood Musicals of the 40's Self (archive footage) 2000 Doris Day: It's Magic Self 1998 A Bing Crosby Christmas Self (archive footage) 1998 That's Entertainment! III (archive footage) 1994 Audrey Hepburn: Remembered Self (archive footage) 1993 The Fred Astaire Songbook Self (archive footage) 1991 You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story Self (archive footage) 1990 Dance Crazy in Hollywood Various Roles (archive footage) 1990 Rain Man Self (archived footage) 1988
Other Credits
The Purple Rose of Cairo Thanks 1985 Paris When It Sizzles Vocals 1964 An Evening with Fred Astaire Executive Producer 1958 Funny Face Choreographer 1957 Daddy Long Legs Choreographer 1955 Easter Parade Choreographer 1948 The Sky's the Limit Choreographer 1943 Roberta Choreographer 1935
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