Fred Astaire
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 (122 titles)
6.5MovieGene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
Self (archive footage) · 2025
7.4MovieSid & Judy
Self (archive footage) · 2019
7.2MovieLa La La
Various Roles (archive footage) · 2018
MovieFred Astaire donne le 'la'
Self (archive footage) · 2017
MovieDarcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
Self (archive footage) · 2017
Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire
(archive footage) · 2015
7.0MovieBing Crosby: Rediscovered
Self (archive footage) · 2014
10.0MovieSem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil
Self (archive footage) · 2014
6.2ShowTalking Pictures
Self (archive footage) · 2013
MovieAstaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook
Self (archive footage) · 2010
6.0MovieHollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
(archive footage) · 2009
7.5Movie1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Self (archive footage) · 2009
MovieHollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Self (archive footage) · 2009
6.5MovieAstaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm
Various / Self (archive footage) · 2006
Movie"All -Singing All-Dancing" Before And After
Archive Footage · 2006
Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again
Self (archive footage) · 2005
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
Self (Archive Footage) · 2005
MovieGet Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Self (archive footage) · 2005
6.9MovieComplicated Women
Self (archive footage) · 2003
7.0MovieCole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Self (archive footage) · 2003
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
2003
MovieHollywood Musicals of the 40's
Self (archive footage) · 2000
MovieDoris Day: It's Magic
Self · 1998
10.0MovieA Bing Crosby Christmas
Self (archive footage) · 1998
8.0MovieVaudeville
Self (archive footage) · 1997
8.0MovieThe First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage) · 1995
7.0MovieThat's Entertainment! III
(archive footage) · 1994
7.6MovieAudrey Hepburn: Remembered
Self (archive footage) · 1993
MovieThe Fred Astaire Songbook
Self (archive footage) · 1991
MovieYou're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Self (archive footage) · 1990