Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1899-05-10
Deathday: 1987-06-22 (88 years old)

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 (1933) before starting work on RKO's Flying Down to Rio (1933). In the latter film, he was teamed with Ginger Rogers, with whom he worked in 9 RKO pictures. Astaire later appeared opposite a number of partners, including Cyd Charisse, Rita Hayworth, Vera-Ellen and Barrie Chase. Astaire remained active well into old age, starring in musicals through 1968, and also performed a number of straight dramatic roles in film and TV. Throughout his career, he was also active in recording and radio. He died of pneumonia on June 22, 1987 in Los Angeles.

Filmography

all 157

Movies 132

self 90

TV Shows 25

Voice 2

Narrator 1

Self (archive footage)
Sid & Judy

Sid & Judy (2019)

Movie
Various Roles (archive footage)
La La La

La La La (2018)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Talking Pictures

Talking Pictures (2013)

TV
(segment "Cinéma de Boulevard")
To Each His Own Cinema

To Each His Own Cinema (2007)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women

Complicated Women (2003)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Star Life

Star Life (1990)

TV
Various Roles (archive footage)
Dance Crazy in Hollywood

Dance Crazy in Hollywood (1990)

Movie
Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited) / Thanks
The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

Movie
3.5
Self (archive footage)
That's Dancing!

That's Dancing! (1985)

Movie
Chameleon / Captain Dimitri
Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica (1978)

TV
6
Self (archive footage)
Hooray for Hollywood

Hooray for Hollywood (1976)

Movie
Self - Host / Narrator
That's Entertainment!

That's Entertainment! (1974)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood and the Stars

Hollywood and the Stars (1963)

TV
'Dancing Lady' (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hollywood: The Selznick Years

Hollywood: The Selznick Years (1961)

Movie
Self - Co-Host / Self
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show (1961)

TV
Dick Avery / Choreographer
Funny Face

Funny Face (1957)

Movie
6
Self (archive footage)
Stars of Cabaret

Stars of Cabaret (1956)

Movie
actor 'Broadway Melody of 1940' (archive footage) (uncredited) / Performer in 'Ziegfeld Follies'
MGM Parade

MGM Parade (1955)

TV
Jervis Pendleton III / Choreographer
Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs (1955)

Movie
J. Willingham Bardley / Paul Ashcroft
General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater (1953)

TV
Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line?

What's My Line? (1950)

TV
Don Hewes / Choreographer
Easter Parade

Easter Parade (1948)

Movie
Fred Astaire / Raffles / Tai Long / Gentleman
Ziegfeld Follies

Ziegfeld Follies (1945)

Movie
Fred Atwell (Fred Burton) / Choreographer
The Sky's the Limit

The Sky's the Limit (1943)

Movie
Huck Haines / Choreographer
Roberta

Roberta (1935)

Movie
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1899-05-10

Deathday
1987-06-22 (88 years old)

Birth Name
Frederick Austerlitz

Birth Place
Omaha, United States

Height
177-centimeter

Relationships
Robyn Smith (1980 - 1987), Phyllis Livingston Potter (1933 - 1954)

Father
Fritz Austerlitz

Mother
Ann Astaire

Siblings
Adele Astaire

Citizenships
United States

Residences
Keyport, United States

Also Known As
Frederic Austerlitz Jr., Frederick Austerlitz

Awards
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Grammy Hall of Fame, Capezio Dance Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement, Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, Kennedy Center Honors, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, AFI Life Achievement Award, Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Academy Honorary Award, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture

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