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Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz, [1] May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American dancer, actor, singer, musician, choreographer, and presenter.
Actor: The Towering Inferno. 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.
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- Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Apr 3, 2014 · Fred Astaire was an American dancer of stage and film who is best known for a number of successful musical comedy films in which he starred with Ginger Rogers.
Jun 18, 2024 · Fred Astaire, 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, including The Gay Divorcee, Top Hat, and Swing Time. He is regarded by many as the greatest popular-music dancer of all time.
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Fred Astaire was not only a great dancer – changing the face of the American movie musical with his style and grace – but he was also a singer, and an actor with many different dramatic and comedic credits, in both movies and TV specials.
Fred Astaire. Actor: The Towering Inferno. 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.
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Jan 31, 2019 · Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899—June 22, 1987) changed dancing in movies forever. He kicked off his career in vaudeville, then moved to the Broadway stage, and finally achieved his greatest stardom in Hollywood. His professional career lasted more than 75 years. Fast Facts: Fred Astaire.
