| First Name |
Frederick
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| Last Name |
Astaire
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| Full Name at Birth |
Frederic Austerlitz Jr.
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| Alternative Name |
Fred Astaire, Frederick Austerlitz, Frederick Austerlitz Jr.
|
| Birthday |
10th May, 1899
|
| Birthplace |
Omaha, Nebraska
|
| Died |
22nd June, 1987
|
| Place of Death |
Los Angeles, California
|
| Cause of Death |
Pneumonia
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| Buried |
Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Height |
5' 7" (170 cm)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Light
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Anglican / Episcopalian
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, percussionist
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
Rogers and Astaire
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| Music Genre |
Vocal
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| Year(s) Active |
1904–1981
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| Music Style |
Show Tunes, Stage & Screen, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Cast Recordings, Standards, Vocal Jazz
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| Music Mood |
Sophisticated, Stylish, Confident, Refined/Mannered, Smooth, Elegant, Playful, Cheerful, Springlike, Witty, Poignant, Joyous, Sentimental, Reserved, Romantic, Relaxed, Soothing, Carefree, Earnest, Amiable/Good-Natured, Happy
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| Instrument |
Vocals, Dancer
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, percussion, piano
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| Record Label |
MGM Records, RCA Victor, Decca Records, Columbia Records, Brunswick Records
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| Official Websites |
www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1624
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| Father |
Friedrich Emanuel Austerlitz
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| Mother |
Johanna "Ann" Geilus
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| Sister |
Adele Astaire (He was successful both in vaudeville and on Broadway in partnership with his sister)
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| Friend |
Irving Berlin, Carol Lynley, Douglas Fairbanks, Cole Porter, Linda Porter, Gene Kelly, Jack Cole, Cyd Charisse, Hermes Pan, David Niven, Johnny Mercer, Mark Sandrich, Alfred Vanderbilt Jr, Jeanne Vanderbilt, Rosemary Clooney, Robert Wagner
|
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.
