Fred Astaire
ActingFred 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.
Movies
Self (archive footage)
Gene Kelly: An American in Hollywood
2025
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Sid & Judy
2019
Various Roles (archive footage)
La La La
2018
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Fred Astaire donne le 'la'
2017
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Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
2017
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Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
2014
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Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil
2014
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Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook
2010
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
2009
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1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
2009
Various / Self (archive footage)
Astaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm
2006
Archive Footage
"All -Singing All-Dancing" Before And After
2006
Self (archive footage)
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
2005
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Complicated Women
2003
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Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
2003
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Hollywood Musicals of the 40's
2000
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Doris Day: It's Magic
1998
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A Bing Crosby Christmas
1998
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Vaudeville
1997
TV Shows
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Talking Pictures
2013
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Parkinson
2004
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Parkinson
2004
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The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
1987
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The Kennedy Center Honors
1978
Chameleon / Captain Dimitri
Battlestar Galactica
1978
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Dinah!
1974
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The American Film Institute Salute to ...
1973
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The Dick Cavett Show
1968
Alister Mundy
It Takes a Thief
1968
Alistair Mundy (voice) (uncredited)
It Takes a Thief
1968
Omnibus
1967
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Hollywood and the Stars
1963
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self - Guest
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self - Co-Host
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self - Host
Alcoa Premiere
1961
Joe Quinlan
Dr. Kildare
1961
Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956
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Cinépanorama
1956
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