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Fred Astaire
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Singers · 1899–1987

Fred Astaire

American dancer, choreographer, actor, and singer (1899–1987)

Born
10 May 1899
Omaha
Died
22 June 1987
Los Angeles
Country
United States
Active
1904–1981
Record labels
MGM Records
Discography
11 albums

Biography

Fred Astaire was a jazz musician who played voice. Fred Astaire was born on 10 May 1899 in Omaha and died on 22 June 1987 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and swing. Record labels: MGM Records. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “The Astaire Story” (1953) to “Ginger Rogers & Fred Astaire, Volume 1: The Gay Divorcee / Top Hat” (1995). Honours include Academy Honorary Award (1949), Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (1950) and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (1959).

Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American dancer, actor, singer, musician, choreographer, and presenter, whose career in stage, film, and television spanned 76 years. He is widely regarded as the "greatest popular-music dancer of all time". His accolades include an Honorary Academy Award, as well as three Golden Globe Awards, three Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Grammy Award. As a dancer, he drew influences from many sources, including tap, classical dance, and the elevated style of Vernon and Irene Castle. His trademark style greatly influenced the American Smooth style of ballroom dance. He called his eclectic approach "outlaw style", a following of an unpredictable and instinctive muse.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Astaire Story 1953 · Clef Records
Mr. Top Hat 1956
Finian's Rainbow (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 1968 · Warner Bros.‐Seven Arts Records Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town 1970 Attitude Dancing 1976 · United Artists The Astaire Story Vol.2 1978 · Verve Records, Inc. Cheek To Cheek 1988 · Pro-Arte Records A Fine Romance 1991 · Evasound
Ginger Rogers & Fred Astaire, Volume 1: The Gay Divorcee / Top Hat 1995
Jazz Time
The Irving Berlin Songbook · Verve

Also plays on

Albums where Fred Astaire is credited as a sideman

1997 Holiday Inn — Bing Crosby vocals

Awards

Historic 78 rpm records

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Books about Fred Astaire

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Fred Astaire play?

Fred Astaire is known for playing voice.

When and where was Fred Astaire born?

Fred Astaire was born 10 May 1899 in Omaha.

What are Fred Astaire's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Astaire Story (1953), Finian's Rainbow (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1968), Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (1970), Attitude Dancing (1976) and The Astaire Story Vol.2 (1978).

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