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    2 days ago · Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz, May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American dancer, actor, singer, musician, choreographer, and presenter. Widely regarded as the "greatest popular-music dancer of all time," he received numerous accolades, including an Honorary Academy Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award.

  2. May 9, 2024 · Fred Astaire (born May 10, 1899, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.—died June 22, 1987, Los Angeles, California) was an American dancer onstage and in motion pictures who was best known for a number of highly successful musical comedy films in which he starred with Ginger Rogers. He is regarded by many as the greatest popular-music dancer of all time.

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  3. May 20, 2024 · Fred Astaire's introduction to the world of dance began at an early age. Alongside his sister, Adele, he formed a vaudeville act, "Fred and Adele Astaire," which quickly gained popularity. The duo's impeccable timing, elegance, and charm captivated audiences, leading to their Broadway debut in 1917. Their success continued with a series of hit ...

  4. May 12, 2024 · Tune in to this biography of Fred Astaire, often called the greatest pop music dancer of all time.~~~#EncyclopaediaBritannicaInspiring curiosity and the joy ...

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  5. May 10, 2024 · Born May 10, 1899, American dancer and actor Fred Astaire was destined for success. Fred was thrust into show business by his parents at an early age, and would prove to be a natural. Credited ...

  6. May 4, 2024 · Tour our photo gallery of Astaire’s 20 greatest films, including the titles mentioned above as well as “Holiday Inn” (1942), “The Band Wagon” (1953), “Funny Face” (1957) and more. 20 ...

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  8. May 10, 2024 · This column originally from 1999 tells the story. The year 1999 marks the centenary of Fred Astaire’s birth in Omaha, where he was born as Frederick Austerlitz on May 10. His sister, Adele, two years older than Fred, first took dance lessons at the Chambers Dance Academy on West Farnam. Although Fred did not officially take lessons there ...

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