Fred Astaire
Acting
Born: 1899-05-10 · Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Died: 1987-06-22
Biography
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
🎬 Movies (20)
Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
2025
Self (archive footage)
Sid & Judy
2019
Self (archive footage)
La La La
2018
Various Roles (archive footage)
Fred Astaire donne le 'la'
2017
Self (archive footage)
Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
2017
Self (archive footage)
Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire
2015
(archive footage)
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
2014
Self (archive footage)
Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil
2014
Self (archive footage)
Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook
2010
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
2009
(archive footage)
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
2009
Self (archive footage)
Astaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm
2006
Various / Self (archive footage)
"All -Singing All-Dancing" Before And After
2006
Archive Footage
Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again
2005
Self (archive footage)
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
2005
Self (Archive Footage)
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
2005
Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
2003
Self (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
2003
Self (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
2003
📺 TV Shows (20)
Talking Pictures
2013
Self (archive footage)
The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
1987
Self
Fred Astaire
1980
Self
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978
Self
Battlestar Galactica
1978
Chameleon / Captain Dimitri
Dinah!
1974
Self
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
1973
Self
Film '72
1971
Self
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
Self - Guest
It Takes a Thief
1968
Alister Mundy
It Takes a Thief
1968
Alistair Mundy (voice) (uncredited)
Omnibus
1967
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
Fred Addams
Hollywood and the Stars
1963
Self (archive footage)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self (archive footage)
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self - Guest
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self - Co-Host
Alcoa Premiere
1961
Self - Host
Dr. Kildare
1961
Joe Quinlan