Fred Astaire
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Considered the most influential dancer in the history of cinema, American Fred Astaire transformed the musical with his seemingly weightless elegance and his obsessive perfectionism. After triumphing in vaudeville and on Broadway alongside his sister Adele, he settled in Hollywood and formed with Ginger Rogers one of the most legendary dance partnerships of the seventh art, in films such as 'Top Hat' and 'Flying Down to Rio'. He later danced alongside Cyd Charisse, Rita Hayworth and Vera-Ellen, and remained active on screen well into old age, even alternating dramatic roles. Who died in 1987, he left a legacy of grace, precision and sophistication that defined an entire genre.
Fred Astaire
45 Movies
5 Series
Considered the most influential dancer in the history of cinema, American Fred Astaire transformed the musical with his seemingly weightless elegance and his obsessive perfectionism. After triumphing in vaudeville and on Broadway alongside his sister Adele, he settled in Hollywood and formed with Ginger Rogers one of the most legendary dance partnerships of the seventh art, in films such as 'Top Hat' and 'Flying Down to Rio'. He later danced alongside Cyd Charisse, Rita Hayworth and Vera-Ellen, and remained active on screen well into old age, even alternating dramatic roles. Who died in 1987, he left a legacy of grace, precision and sophistication that defined an entire genre.
Movies
Plays Ted Hanover
Holiday Inn
1942
Plays Harlee Claiborne
The Towering Inferno
1974
Plays Dick Avery
Funny Face
1957
Plays Julian Osborn
On the Beach
1959
Plays Jerry Travers
Top Hat
1935
Plays Ricky Hawthorne
Ghost Story
1981
Plays Don Hewes
Easter Parade
1948
Plays Tony Hunter
The Band Wagon
1953
Plays Tom Bowen
Royal Wedding
1951
Plays Petrov
Shall We Dance
1937
Plays Jed Potter
Blue Skies
1946
Plays Guy Holden
The Gay Divorcee
1934
Plays Robert Davis
You Were Never Lovelier
1942
Plays Jervis Pendleton III
Daddy Long Legs
1955
Plays Lucky Garnett
Swing Time
1936
Plays Steve Canfield
Silk Stockings
1957
Plays Franklyn Ambruster
The Notorious Landlady
1962
Plays Fred Astaire / Raffles / Tai Long / Gentleman
Ziegfeld Follies
1945
Plays Fred Astaire
Dancing Lady
1933
Plays Tony Flagg
Carefree
1938
Plays Josh Barkley
The Barkleys of Broadway
1949
Plays Finian McLonergan
Finian's Rainbow
1968
Plays Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole
The Pleasure of His Company
1961
Plays Bert Kalmar
Three Little Words
1950
Plays Charlie Hill
The Belle of New York
1952
Plays Daniel Hughes
The Amazing Dobermans
1976
Plays Fred Ayres
Flying Down to Rio
1933
Plays Donald Elwood
Let's Dance
1950
Plays Huck Haines
Roberta
1935
Plays Robert Curtis
You'll Never Get Rich
1941
Plays Bake Baker
Follow the Fleet
1936
Plays S.D. Kluger (voice)
The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
1977
Plays Pedley
Midas Run
1969
Plays Danny O'Neill
Second Chorus
1941
Plays Johnny Parkson Riggs
Yolanda and the Thief
1945
Plays Johnny Brett
Broadway Melody of 1940
1940
Plays Jerry Halliday
A Damsel in Distress
1937
Plays Dr. Seamus Scully
The Purple Taxi
1977
Plays Ted Long
A Family Upside Down
1978
Plays Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)
The Sky's the Limit
1943
Plays Vernon Castle
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
1939
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Ghost Story
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Ghost Story
Ricky Hawthorne
1981
Film
A Family Upside Down
Ted Long
1978
Film
The Purple Taxi
Dr. Seamus Scully
1977
Film
The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
S.D. Kluger (voice)
1977
Film
The Amazing Dobermans
Daniel Hughes
1976
Film
The Towering Inferno
Harlee Claiborne
1974
Film
Midas Run
Pedley
1969
Film
Finian's Rainbow
Finian McLonergan
1968
Film
The Fred Astaire Show
Self - Host
1968
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fred Astaire still alive?
Fred Astaire passed away on June 22, 1987 at age 88.
What are the most famous roles of Fred Astaire?
Fred Astaire is best known for roles in The Towering Inferno, Funny Face, Top Hat.
How many movies has Fred Astaire been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1933), Fred Astaire has appeared in 41 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Fred Astaire's first movie?
The career of Fred Astaire began with Dancing Lady (1933).
What is Fred Astaire's most recent movie or series?
Fred Astaire's most recent release is South of Reno, which premiered on April 22, 1988.
What TV shows has Fred Astaire appeared in?
On television, Fred Astaire has appeared in Battlestar Galactica, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Oscars, What's My Line?.
Fred Astaire
1899-05-10 · Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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 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.