
Fred Astaire
Biography
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.
TV Shows(30)

Talking Pictures
Self (archive footage)

The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
Self
Fred Astaire
Self

The Kennedy Center Honors
Self

Battlestar Galactica
Chameleon / Captain Dimitri

Dinah!
Self

The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Self
Film '72
Self

The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest

It Takes a Thief
Alister Mundy

It Takes a Thief
Alistair Mundy (voice) (uncredited)

Omnibus

Hollywood and the Stars
Self (archive footage)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Fred Addams

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self (archive footage)

Dr. Kildare
Joe Quinlan

Alcoa Premiere
Self - Host

The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Guest

The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host