Movie Actor

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire was a renowned dancer, actor, and singer who starred in stage, film, and television for 76 years.

Fred Astaire
Age
88
Birth Date
May 10, 1899
Death Date
6/22/1987
Life Range
(1899-1987)
Zodiac
Taurus
Born
United States
Height
5′ 9″

About

Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and television presenter. He was renowned for his astonishing dance performances with partner Ginger Rogers, holding ten Academy Award nominations throughout his career. Astaire is recognized as one of the most influential dancers in history.

Fred Astaire Timeline

1899
Fred Astaire is Born
On May 10, 1899, Fred Astaire was born in Omaha, Nebraska.
1906
Begins Dancing Career
Fred and his sister Adele began performing in vaudeville as a dancing duo when he was just seven years old.
1933
Hollywood Debut in "Dancing Lady"
Astaire made his Hollywood debut in the movie "Dancing Lady" alongside Joan Crawford.
1940
First Oscar Nomination
Fred received his first and only Oscar nomination for his role in "The Broadway Melody of 1940".
1959
Wins Emmy Award
Astaire wins the first of his nine Emmy Awards for his work in television.
1981
Lifetime Achievement Award
Astaire was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute.
1987
Fred Astaire Passes Away
On June 22, 1987, Fred Astaire passed away at the age of 88.

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Fred Astaire was an American movie actor, singer, and dancer who was born on May 10, 1899, and lived to be 88 years old before his death on June 22, 1987. Astaire is widely regarded as one of the greatest dancers of all time, with a long list of dance partners, including Ginger Rogers, Eleanor Powell, and Rita Hayworth. He is best known for his remarkable dancing skills and his role in the 1934 musical romantic comedy "The Gay Divorcee."