Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire (1899–1987) was an American actor, choreographer and singer.
Fred Astaire in brief
- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1987
- Known for
- actor, choreographer, singer, dancer, film producer and television presenter
- Place of birth
- Omaha
Overview
Recorded at birth as Frederick Austerlitz.
Also worked under the name Fred Astaire.
Born at Omaha in 1899, died at Los Angeles in 1987.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are traditional pop, jazz, swing and big band.
Places of work recorded in the authority are United States. Residence is recorded at Keyport. Membership is recorded of American Theatre Hall of Fame and Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
Distinctions recorded are Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Academy Honorary Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series and Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award.
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- 1.
“Fred Astaire”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q100937: Fred Astaire
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