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Fred Astaire
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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. B…
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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.
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2025
Gene Kelly: An American in Hollywood
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2019
Sid & Judy
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2018
La La La
Movie Various Roles (archive footage)
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2017
Fred Astaire donne le 'la'
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2017
Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2015
Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire
Movie (archive footage)
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2014
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2014
Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2013
Talking Pictures
TV show Self (archive footage)
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2010
Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2009
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
Movie (archive footage)
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2009
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2009
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2006
Astaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm
Movie Various / Self (archive footage)
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2006
"All -Singing All-Dancing" Before And After
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2005
Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2005
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2005
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
Movie Self (Archive Footage)
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2004
Parkinson
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2003
Complicated Women
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2003
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2000
Hollywood Musicals of the 40's
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1998
Doris Day: It's Magic
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1998
A Bing Crosby Christmas
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1997
Vaudeville
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1995
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1994
That's Entertainment! III
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1993
Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1991
The Fred Astaire Songbook
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1990
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1990
Dance Crazy in Hollywood
Movie Various Roles (archive footage)
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1988
South of Reno
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1987
The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
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1985
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
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1985
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Movie Thanks
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1985
That's Dancing!
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1984
Going Hollywood: The '30s
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1982
Showbiz Goes to War
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1981
Ghost Story
Movie Ricky Hawthorne
