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Fred Astaire

Birth name: Frederick Austerlitz
Birth: 10 May 1899
Died: 22 June 1987
Nationality: American
Hollywood Walk Star: Yes
Fred Astaire

Career / Biography

Fred Astaire was a very popular song and dance man of the 1930's who set the standard for dance musicals ever since. He gained fame with his dance routines most notably with Ginger Rogers.

Films

Towering Inferno (1974)
Finian's Rainbow (1958)
Silk Stockings (1957)
Daddy Long Legs (1955)
Band Wagon (1953)
Royal Wedding (1951)
The Barkleys Of Broadway (1949)
Easter Parade (1948)
Ziegfeld Follies (1945)
Sky's The Limit (1943)
Holiday Inn (1942)
You'll Never Get Rich (1941)
Second Chorous (1940)
Story Of Vernon And Irene Castle (1939)
Carefree (1939)
Damsel In Distress (1937)
Shall We Dance (1937)
Swing Time (1936)
Follow The Fleet (1936)
Top Hat (1935)
Gay Divorce (1934)
Flying Down To Rio (1933)

Oscars

Nomination Best Supporting Actor - Towering Inferno (1974)
Fred Astaire