Adele Astaire

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Adele and her brother Fred were the toast of Broadway in the 1920s and early thirties with such shows as Lady be Good and Funny Face. Many thought Adele was the greater entertainer of the pair, comparing her to Fanny Brice and Imogene Coca. Fred was far more serious about his craft and would rehearse tirelessly while his sister would refer to him ... See full bio »

Born:

September 10, 1896 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Died:

January 25, 1981 (age 84) in Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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Known For

Round the Film Studios Writer

(1937)

Showtime, U.S.A. Herself

(1951)

ABC Late Night Herself

(1974)

The Film Society Of Lincoln Center Annual Gala Tribute to Fred Astaire Himself

(1973)

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Writer (1 credit)

1937 Round the Film Studios (TV Series) (narrative script - 1 episode)

- No 1: Pinewood Part 6 (1937) ... (narrative script)

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Self (5 credits)

1991 Great Performances (TV Series)
Herself

- The Fred Astaire Songbook (1991) ... Herself (voice)

1974 ABC Late Night (TV Series)
Herself

- That's Entertainment: 50 Years of MGM (1974) ... Herself

1973 The Film Society Of Lincoln Center Annual Gala Tribute to Fred Astaire (TV Movie)
Himself

1951 Showtime, U.S.A. (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #1.38 (1951) ... Herself

1937 Round the Film Studios (TV Series)
Herself - Actress

- No 1: Pinewood Part 6 (1937) ... Herself - Actress

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2007 Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane (Video documentary short)
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(1920's- ). Productions known other than Broadway [list incomplete]: See more »

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1 Print Biography | 4 Articles | See more »

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Sister and original dancing partner of Fred Astaire, the siblings appeared in vaudeville headliners as kids, and later in Broadway musicals. They were inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 1971. See more »