Fred Astaire
| First Name | Fred |
| Last Name | Astaire |
| Full Name at Birth | Frederic Austerlitz Jr. |
| Age | 88 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | May 10, 1899 |
| Birthplace | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Date of Death | June 22, 1987 |
| Location of Death | Los Angeles, California |
| Cause of Death | Pneumonia |
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown - Light |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | actor, dancer, singer |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Rogers and Astaire |
| Music Genre | Vocal |
| Music Style | Show Tunes, Stage & Screen, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Cast Recordings, Standards, Vocal Jazz |
| Music Mood | Sophisticated, Stylish, Confident, Refined/Mannered, Smooth, Elegant, Playful, Cheerful, Springlike, Witty, Poignant, Joyous, Sentimental, Reserved, Romantic, Relaxed, Soothing, Carefree, Earnest, Amiable/Good-Natured, Happy |
| Instrument | Vocals, Dancer |
| Sister(s) | Adele Astaire (He was successful both in vaudeville and on Broadway in partnership with his sister) |
| Friends | Irving Berlin, Carol Lynley, Douglas Fairbanks, Cole Porter, Linda Porter, Gene Kelly, Jack Cole, Cyd Charisse, Hermes Pan, David Niven, Johnny Mercer, Mark Sandrich, Alfred Vanderbilt Jr, Jeanne Vanderbilt, Rosemary Clooney, Robert Wagner |
Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer and actor. His stage and subsequent film career spanned a total of 76 years, during which he made 31 musical films. He was named the fifth Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute. He is particularly associated with Ginger Rogers, with whom he made ten films.
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Filmography
Selected Fred Astaire film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
1979
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
Costume Shop Proprietor, Chauffeur, Policeman, Policeman
1978
A Family Upside Down
Ted Long
1977
The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
S.D. Kluger
1970
The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
The Baltimore Kid
1961
Alcoa Premiere
Andrew E. Whitbeck, Ivor St. George, Mr. Lucifer, Mr. Lucifer
Other Crew Credits
Soundtrack Credits
2008
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure
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2008
A Trip to Swadades
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1981
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire
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1979
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
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1979
Better Late Than Never
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1977
The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
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1958
An Evening with Fred Astaire
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Cecil B. DeMille Award
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BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Miniseries or a Movie
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The Astaire-Rogers Film Musicals
Carefree (1938)
Flying Down to Rio (1933)
Follow the Fleet (1936)
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Roberta (1935)
Shall We Dance (1937)
Swing Time (1936)
The Barkleys of Broadway (1949)
The Gay Divorcee (1934)
Top Hat (1935)
1978 Kennedy Center Honorees
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Miniseries or a Movie (1976–2000)
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (1950–1960)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Miniseries or a Movie (1952–1975)
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (1961–1980)
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