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Fred Astaire(1899-1987)

Fred Astaire

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Fred Astaire was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Johanna (Geilus) and Fritz Austerlitz, a brewer. Fred entered show business at age 5. He was successful both in vaudeville and on Broadway in partnership with his sister, Adele Astaire. After Adele retired to marry in 1932, Astaire headed to Hollywood. Signed to RKO, he was loaned to MGM to appear inDancing Lady (1933) before starting work on RKO'sFlying Down to Rio (1933). In the latter film, he began his highly successful partnership withGinger Rogers, with whom he danced in 9 RKO pictures. During these years, he was also active in recording and radio. On film, Astaire later appeared opposite a number of partners through various studios. After a temporary retirement in 1945-7, during which he opened Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Astaire returned to film to star in more musicals through 1957. He subsequently performed a number of straight dramatic roles in film and TV.

Fred Astaire Through the Years

Fred Astaire Through the Years

Check out some of our favorite photos of the iconic dancer, actor, and all-around dapper gentleman, Fred Astaire through the years.

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