About
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...
Known for
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
OmnibusSeries • 1967
Battlestar GalacticaSeries • 1978
It Takes a ThiefSeries • 1968
The Towering InfernoMovie • 1974
MGM ParadeSeries • 1955
Paris When It SizzlesMovie • 1964
The Purple Rose of CairoMovie • 1985
On the BeachMovie • 1959
The Band WagonMovie • 1953
Easter ParadeMovie • 1948
Funny FaceMovie • 1957
Top HatMovie • 1935
Silk StockingsMovie • 1957
Ghost StoryMovie • 1981
Flying Down to RioMovie • 1933
Santa Claus Is Comin' to TownMovie • 1970
Holiday InnMovie • 1942
Daddy Long LegsMovie • 1955
Swing TimeMovie • 1936
Royal WeddingMovie • 1951
The Gay DivorceeMovie • 1934
The Barkleys of BroadwayMovie • 1949
You Were Never LovelierMovie • 1942