Fred Astaire

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...

Known For

The Towering Inferno

as Harlee Claiborne

Top Hat

as Jerry Travers

Funny Face

as Dick Avery

Cast Credits

Rain Man

as Self (archived footage)

Ghost Story

as Ricky Hawthorne

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)

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

Easter Parade

as Don Hewes

Blue Skies

as Jed Potter

Crew Credits

Funny Face

Choreographer

Daddy Long Legs

Choreographer

Easter Parade

Choreographer

The Sky's the Limit

Choreographer

Roberta

Choreographer