Fred Astaire
Fred 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 i
Born
May 10, 1899
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Died
Jun 22, 1987
Known For
Acting
Movies
95 acting
9 crew
Popularity
1.0
Known For
The Towering Inferno
1974
as Harlee Claiborne
Top Hat
1935
as Jerry Travers
Funny Face
1957
as Dick Avery
Ghost Story
1981
as Ricky Hawthorne
Swing Time
1936
as Lucky Garnett
Royal Wedding
1951
as Tom Bowen
Holiday Inn
1942
as Ted Hanover
On the Beach
1959
as Julian Osborn
The Band Wagon
1953
as Tony Hunter
Easter Parade
1948
as Don Hewes
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