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...
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...
Known For
Cast Credits
Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook
as Self (archive footage)
Rain Man
as Self (archived footage)
Ghost Story
as Ricky Hawthorne
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
as Santa Claus
A Family Upside Down
as Ted Long
The Purple Taxi
as Dr. Seamus Scully
The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
as S.D. Kluger (narrator) (voice)
The Amazing Dobermans
as Daniel Hughes
The Towering Inferno
as Harlee Claiborne
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
as S.D. Kluger (voice)
The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
as The Baltimore Kid
Midas Run
as John Pedley
Finian's Rainbow
as Finian McLonergan
The Fred Astaire Show
as Self - Host
Flashing Spikes
as Narrator
The Notorious Landlady
as Franklyn Ambruster
The Pleasure of His Company
as Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole
Astaire Time
as Self - Host
On the Beach
as Julian Osborn
Silk Stockings
as Steve Canfield
Funny Face
as Dick Avery
Daddy Long Legs
as Jervis Pendleton III
The Band Wagon
as Tony Hunter
The Belle of New York
as Charlie Hill
Royal Wedding
as Tom Bowen
Let's Dance
as Donald Elwood
Three Little Words
as Bert Kalmar
The Barkleys of Broadway
as Josh Barkley
Easter Parade
as Don Hewes
Blue Skies
as Jed Potter
Crew Credits
Paris When It Sizzles
Vocals
An Evening with Fred Astaire
Executive Producer
Funny Face
Choreographer
Daddy Long Legs
Choreographer
Easter Parade
Choreographer
The Sky's the Limit
Choreographer
Roberta
Choreographer