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Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

American dancer, actor, and singer
The most celebrated dancer of Hollywood's golden age was also a smart, graceful, interpretive vocalist.
BornMay 10, 1899
HometownOmaha, Nebraska, United States
Net worth$10 million
Height5'10" (1.77m)
SpouseRobyn Smith, Phyllis Livingston Potter
ChildrenAva Astaire-McKenzie, Fred Astaire Jr., Eliphalet IV
ParentsFritz Austerlitz, Ann Astaire
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

The Purple Taxi
The Purple Taxi
R
1h 47min
1976
Imagine
Imagine
1h 10min
1972
Ghost Story
Ghost Story
R
1h 50min
1981
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
1h 40min
1979
The Amazing Dobermans
The Amazing Dobermans
PG
1h 36min
1976
That's Entertainment, Part 2
That's Entertainment, Part 2
G
2h 13min
1976
That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
G
2h 12min
1974
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
0h 51min
1970
The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
1h 13min
1970
Midas Run
Midas Run
M
1h 46min
1969
Finian's Rainbow
Finian's Rainbow
G
2h 25min
1968
It Takes a Thief
It Takes a Thief
TV-PG
0h 51min
1968
The Notorious Landlady
The Notorious Landlady
2h 3min
1962
The Pleasure of His Company
The Pleasure of His Company
1h 55min
1961
On the Beach
On the Beach
2h 13min
1959
Silk Stockings
Silk Stockings
1h 57min
1957
Funny Face
Funny Face
1h 43min
1957
Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs
2h 6min
1955
The Band Wagon
The Band Wagon
1h 52min
1953
The Belle of New York
The Belle of New York
1h 22min
1952
Royal Wedding
Royal Wedding
1h 32min
1951
Let's Dance
Let's Dance
1h 52min
1950

Albums

Fred Astaire Story, Vol. 1
Fred Astaire Story, Vol. 1
1952
Fred Astaire Story, Vol. 2
Fred Astaire Story, Vol. 2
1952
Easter Parade [Prism]
Easter Parade [Prism]
2005
Pick Yourself Up
Pick Yourself Up
2002
Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire
1999
Complete London Sessions
Complete London Sessions
1999
Centenary Collection
Centenary Collection
1999
Let's Face the Music and Dance, Vol. 2: 1935-1943 [ASV/Living Era]
Let's Face the Music and Dance, Vol. 2: 1935-1943 [ASV/Living Era]
1994
Evening with Fred Astaire
Evening with Fred Astaire
1994
Top Hat: Hits from Hollywood [Columbia/Legacy]
Top Hat: Hits from Hollywood [Columbia/Legacy]
1994
Cream of Fred Astaire
Cream of Fred Astaire
1993
Starring Fred Astaire [Columbia]
Starring Fred Astaire [Columbia]
1989
Cheek to Cheek [Pro Arte]
Cheek to Cheek [Pro Arte]
1988
Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance
1987
Irving Berlin Songbook
Irving Berlin Songbook
1986
Crazy Feet! [ASV/Living Era]
Crazy Feet! [ASV/Living Era]
1986
Fred Astaire Sings
Fred Astaire Sings
1983
Fred Astaire Sings & Swings Irving Berlin
Fred Astaire Sings & Swings Irving Berlin
1962
Funny Face [Original Soundtrack]
Funny Face [Original Soundtrack]
1957
Mr. Top Hat
Mr. Top Hat
1957
Astaire Story
Astaire Story
1954
Astaire Story, Vol.1-2
Astaire Story, Vol.1-2
1953
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn
1950
Holiday Inn [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Holiday Inn [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
2024

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1976British Academy of Film & Television ArtsSupporting ActorThe Towering InfernoWinner
1975Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureThe Towering InfernoWinner
1975Academy AwardActor in a Supporting RoleThe Towering InfernoNominated
1969Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or ComedyFinian's Rainbow (1968 film)Nominated
1962Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or ComedyThe Pleasure of His CompanyNominated
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