Fred Astaire
Acting
Born 1899-05-10 · Omaha, Nebraska, USA · Died 1987-06-22
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.
Acting
Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
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Sid & Judy
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La La La
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Fred Astaire donne le 'la'
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Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
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Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire
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Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
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Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil
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Talking Pictures
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Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
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1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
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Astaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm
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"All -Singing All-Dancing" Before And After
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Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again
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Easter Parade: On the Avenue
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Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
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Complicated Women
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Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
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Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
Hollywood Musicals of the 40's
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Doris Day: It's Magic
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A Bing Crosby Christmas
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Vaudeville
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That's Entertainment! III
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Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
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The Fred Astaire Songbook
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You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
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Dance Crazy in Hollywood
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