Fred Astaire
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
May 10, 1899Deathday
June 22, 1987Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
103Place of birth
Omaha, Nebraska, USAAlso known as
Frederic Austerlitz Jr., Frederick AusterlitzCast credits
Top Hat
Jerry TraversSwing Time
Lucky GarnettThe Towering Inferno
Harlee ClaiborneSecond Chorus
Danny O'NeillThe Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
S.D. Kluger (narrator) (voice)Roberta
Huck HainesGhost Story
Ricky HawthorneDaddy Long Legs
Jervis Pendleton IIIFunny Face
Dick AverySanta Claus Is Comin' to Town
S.D. Kluger (voice)Holiday Inn
Ted HanoverThe Gay Divorcee
Guy HoldenFollow the Fleet
Bake BakerFlying Down to Rio
Fred AyresOn the Beach
Julian OsbornYou'll Never Get Rich
Robert CurtisThe Band Wagon
Tony HunterEaster Parade
Don HewesCarefree
Tony FlaggThe Barkleys of Broadway
Josh BarkleyFinian's Rainbow
Finian McLonergan