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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 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.
As actor
Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
Sid & Judy
La La La
Fred Astaire donne le 'la'
Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil
Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
"All -Singing All-Dancing" Before And After
Astaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Complicated Women
Hollywood Musicals of the 40's
Doris Day: It's Magic
A Bing Crosby Christmas
Vaudeville
That's Entertainment! III
Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
The Fred Astaire Songbook
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Dance Crazy in Hollywood
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey