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Fred Astaire

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Fred Astaire

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Also known as Frederick Austerlitz

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

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Fred Astaire, whose work period began in 1904 and ended in 1981, was an entertainer recognized in the Hollywood Walk Of Fame collection and the Kennedy Center Honors collection. He was born on May 10, 1899, and died on June 22, 1987. Astaire had two children.

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Instance of
human
Given name
Frederick
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Omaha
Place of death
Los Angeles
Sibling
Adele Astaire
Occupation
television producer
Political party
Republican Party (United States)
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Genre
traditional pop
Instrument
voice
Record label
MGM Records
Image
Astaire singing in Second Chorus.jpg
Height
177
Number of children
2
Work location
United States
Residence
Keyport
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Fred Astaire
name in native language
Fred Astaire
date of birth
1899-05-10
date of death
1987-06-22
place of burial
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
cause of death
pneumonia
end of work period
1981-00-00
nominated for
BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
manner of death
natural causes
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Fred Astaire
topic's main category
Category:Fred Astaire
birth name
Frederick Austerlitz
pseudonym
Fred Astaire
described by source
UbuWeb
start of work period
1904-00-00
different from
Gene Kelly
member of
American Theatre Hall of Fame
time period
20th century
partner in business or sport
Ginger Rogers
writing language
English language
dance style
ballroom dance
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Encyclopedic overview

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". He received an Honorary Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, 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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