Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1899-05-10
Day of Death
1987-06-22
Place of Birth
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 (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 (96)
Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
2025
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
2022
Sid & Judy
2019
La La La
2018
Fred Astaire donne le 'la'
2017
Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
2017Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire
2015
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
2014
Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil
2014
Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook
2010
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
2009
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
2009
Astaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm
2006
