Fred Astaire (I) (1899–1987)


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Fred Astaire was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Johanna (Geilus) and Fritz Austerlitz, a brewer. Fred entered show business at age 5. He was successful both in vaudeville and on Broadway in partnership with his sister, Adele Astaire. After Adele retired to marry in 1932, Astaire headed to Hollywood. Signed to RKO, he was loaned to MGM to appear in ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 19 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Liekehtivä torni Harlee Claiborne
(1974)
(1957)
Viimeisellä rannalla Julian Osborn
(1959)
Tanssin kuningaspari Vernon Castle
(1939)

Filmography

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 1999-2000 Untitled Project (TV Mini Series)
Wasp
- Wasp's Routine (2000) ... Wasp
- The Wasp of the Anime (1999) ... Wasp
 1981 Kummitusjuttu
Ricky Hawthorne
 1979 Joulupukin vaatteissa (TV Movie)
Costume Shop Proprietor / Chauffeur / Policeman / ...
 1979 Taisteluplaneetta Galactica (TV Series)
Chameleon
- The Man with Nine Lives (1979) ... Chameleon
 1978 A Family Upside Down (TV Movie)
Ted Long
 1977 Un taxi mauve
Dr. Seamus Scully
 1977 The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town (TV Movie)
S.D. Kluger (narrator) (voice)
 1976 The Amazing Dobermans
Daniel Hughes
 1974 Liekehtivä torni
Harlee Claiborne
 1970 Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (TV Movie)
Narrator - S.D. Kluger (voice)
 1970 The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again (TV Movie)
The Baltimore Kid
 1969-1970 Itse teossa (TV Series)
Alistair Mundy / The Panther
- Beyond a Treasonable Doubt (1970) ... Alistair Mundy (voice, uncredited)
- An Evening with Alistair Mundy (1970) ... Alistair Mundy
- The Second Time Around (1969) ... Alistair Mundy
- The Three Virgins of Rome (1969) ... Alistair Mundy / The Panther
- The Great Casino Caper (1969) ... Alistair Mundy
 1969 Midas Run
John Pedley
 1968 Finianin sateenkaari
Finian McLonergan
 1965 Tohtori Kildare (TV Series)
Joe Quinlan
- Going Home (1965) ... Joe Quinlan
- The Tent Dwellers (1965) ... Joe Quinlan
- A Gift of Love (1965) ... Joe Quinlan
- Fathers and Daughters (1965) ... Joe Quinlan
 1964 Tähtiteatteri (TV Series)
Fred Addams
- Think Pretty (1964) ... Fred Addams
 1962 Fred Astaire esittää (TV Series)
Ted Miller / Ivor St. George / Andrew E. Whitbeck
- Blues for a Hanging (1962) ... Ted Miller
- Guest in the House (1962) ... Ivor St. George
- Mr. Easy (1962) ... Andrew E. Whitbeck
 1962 Pahamaineinen vuokraemäntä
Franklyn Ambruster
 1961 Vallaton morsian
Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole
 1959 Viimeisellä rannalla
Julian Osborn
 1957-1959 Se parhaiten nauraa... (TV Series)
Paul Ashcroft / J. Willingham Bardley
- Man on a Bicycle (1959) ... Paul Ashcroft
- Imp on a Cobweb Leash (1957) ... J. Willingham Bardley
 1957 Silkkisukat
Steve Canfield
 1957 Rakastunut Pariisissa
Dick Avery
 1955 Setä Pitkäsääri
Jervis Pendleton III
 1953 Iskelmäkaruselli
Tony Hunter
 1952 Malja morsiamelle
Charlie Hill
 1951 Kuninkaalliset häät
Tom Bowen
 1950 Tanssin pyörteissä
Donald Elwood
 1950 Kolme pientä sanaa
Bert Kalmar
 1949 Me tanssimme taas
Josh Barkley
 1948 Sinun kanssasi kahden
Don Hewes
 1946 Sinitaivaan alla
Jed Potter
 1945 Yolanda ja varas
Johnny Parkson Riggs
 1945 Ziegfeldin tähtirevyy
Fred Astaire ('Here's to the Ladies') / Raffles ('This Heart of Mine') / Tai Long ('Limehouse Blues') / ...
 1943/I The Sky's the Limit
Fred Atwell aka Fred Burton
 1942 Karnevaalit Riossa
Robert Davis
 1942 Ravintola Vapaa-aika
Ted Hanover
 1941 Häätanssi
Robert Curtis
 1940 Tanssin tapaan
Danny O'Neill
 1940 Broadwayn sävel 1940
Johnny Brett
 1939 Tanssin kuningaspari
Vernon Castle
 1938 Ihana on elää
Tony Flagg
 1937 Neitonen ahdingossa
Jerry Halliday
 1937 Saanko luvan?
Peter P. Peters aka Petrov
 1936 Hääkarkuri
Lucky Garnett
 1936 Laivasto tanssii
Bake Baker
 1935 Top Hat
Jerry Travers
 1935 Roberta
Huck Haines
 1934 Hupainen avioero
Guy Holden
 1933 Carioca
Fred Ayres
 1933 Suurkaupungin tytär
Fred Astaire
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Album: "A Couple of Song & Dance Men" (United Artists Records, UA-LA588-G) stereo. See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Biographical Movies | 13 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | 1 Interview | 19 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 8 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »


Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)

Spouse:

Robyn Smith  (his death) | See more »


Parents:

Austerlitz, Frederic | Austerlitz (Geilus), Johanna

Relatives:

Adele Astaire (sibling)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on Gene Kelly] You know, that Kelly, he's just terrific. That's all there is to it. He dances like crazy, he directs like crazy. I adore this guy. I really am crazy about his work. See more »

Trivia:

In 2000, the following album was released as a tribute to him: "Let Yourself Go: Celebrating Fred Astaire". All songs were performed by Stacey Kent. See more »

Trademark:

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