Portrait of Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Bio: Fred Astaire (May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American dancer, singer, actor and choreographer. He is widely regarded as the most influential dancer in the history of film
Born: Wed, May 10 1899
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Death: Mon, Jun 22 1987
Fred Astaire is 88 years old
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Poster of The Rudolph, Frosty & Friends Sing Along
The Rudolph, Frosty & Friends Sing Along
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in The Rudolph, Frosty & Friends Sing Along
Fri, Nov 08 2024
Poster of A Life in Technicolor
A Life in Technicolor
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in A Life in Technicolor
Sun, Nov 27 2022
Poster of Sid & Judy
Sid & Judy
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Sid & Judy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jun 26 2019
Poster of In Full Swing
In Full Swing
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in In Full Swing
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Tue, Jun 11 2019
Poster of La La La
La La La
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in La La La
as 'Various Roles (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 25 2018
Poster of Fred Astaire donne le 'la'
Fred Astaire donne le 'la'
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Fred Astaire donne le 'la'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Dec 24 2017
Poster of Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Dec 21 2017
Poster of Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 06 2016
Poster of Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire
Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire
as '(archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Dec 02 2014
Poster of Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil
Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jun 01 2014
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in And the Oscar Goes To...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Bad 25
Bad 25
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Bad 25
as 'Tony Hunter (archive footage)'.
Thu, Nov 22 2012
Poster of Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook
Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 09 2010
Poster of Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
as '(archive footage)'.
Thu, Dec 31 2009
Poster of 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jul 02 2009
Poster of Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
as 'Self (archive)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Astaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm
Astaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Astaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm
as 'Various / Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Oct 24 2006
Poster of "All -Singing All-Dancing" Before And After
"All -Singing All-Dancing" Before And After
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in "All -Singing All-Dancing" Before And After
as 'Archive Footage'.
Tue, Oct 10 2006
Poster of Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again
Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 16 2005
Poster of Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 15 2005
Poster of Easter Parade: On the Avenue
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Easter Parade: On the Avenue
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Tue, Mar 15 2005
Poster of Complicated Women
Complicated Women
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Complicated Women
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 06 2003
Poster of Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Tue, Apr 22 2003
Poster of Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
Thu, Jan 02 2003
Poster of Hollywood Musicals of the 40's
Hollywood Musicals of the 40's
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Hollywood Musicals of the 40's
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 01 2000
Poster of Doris Day: It's Magic
Doris Day: It's Magic
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Doris Day: It's Magic
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of A Bing Crosby Christmas
A Bing Crosby Christmas
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in A Bing Crosby Christmas
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in That's Entertainment! III
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 11 1993
Poster of The Fred Astaire Songbook
The Fred Astaire Songbook
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in The Fred Astaire Songbook
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 08 1991
Poster of You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jul 23 1990
Poster of Dance Crazy in Hollywood
Dance Crazy in Hollywood
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Dance Crazy in Hollywood
as 'Various Roles (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
Fred Astaire was
85 in George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of The Purple Rose of Cairo
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Fred Astaire was
85 in The Purple Rose of Cairo
as 'Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 01 1985
Poster of That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Fred Astaire was
85 in That's Dancing!
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Going Hollywood: The '30s
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Fred Astaire was
84 in Going Hollywood: The '30s
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Showbiz Goes to War
Showbiz Goes to War
Fred Astaire was
83 in Showbiz Goes to War
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of Ghost Story
Ghost Story
Fred Astaire was
82 in Ghost Story
as 'Ricky Hawthorne'.
Fri, Dec 18 1981
Poster of The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
Fred Astaire was
80 in The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
as 'Santa Claus'.
Sun, Dec 23 1979
Poster of A Family Upside Down
A Family Upside Down
Fred Astaire was
78 in A Family Upside Down
as 'Ted Long'.
Sat, Apr 08 1978
Poster of The Purple Taxi
The Purple Taxi
Fred Astaire was
78 in The Purple Taxi
as 'Dr. Seamus Scully'.
Wed, May 25 1977
Poster of The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
Fred Astaire was
77 in The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town
as 'S.D. Kluger (narrator) (voice)'.
Wed, Apr 06 1977
Poster of The Amazing Dobermans
The Amazing Dobermans
Fred Astaire was
77 in The Amazing Dobermans
as 'Daniel Hughes'.
Wed, Nov 24 1976
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Fred Astaire was
77 in That's Entertainment, Part II
as 'Self - Co-Host / Narrator'.
Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Fred Astaire was
76 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of The Lion Roars Again
The Lion Roars Again
Fred Astaire was
75 in The Lion Roars Again
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Towering Inferno
The Towering Inferno
Fred Astaire was
75 in The Towering Inferno
as 'Harlee Claiborne'.
Sat, Dec 14 1974
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Fred Astaire was
75 in That's Entertainment!
as 'Self - Host / Narrator'.
Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
Fred Astaire was
73 in The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Imagine
Imagine
Fred Astaire was
73 in Imagine
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 23 1972
Poster of S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin
S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin
Fred Astaire was
72 in S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 17 1972
Poster of Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Fred Astaire was
72 in Hollywood: The Dream Factory
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Fred Astaire was
71 in Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
as 'S.D. Kluger (voice)'.
Mon, Dec 14 1970
Poster of The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
Fred Astaire was
71 in The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
as 'The Baltimore Kid'.
Mon, Nov 16 1970
Poster of Midas Run
Midas Run
Fred Astaire was
69 in Midas Run
as 'John Pedley'.
Wed, May 07 1969
Poster of Finian's Rainbow
Finian's Rainbow
Fred Astaire was
69 in Finian's Rainbow
as 'Finian McLonergan'.
Wed, Oct 09 1968
Poster of The Fred Astaire Show
The Fred Astaire Show
Fred Astaire was
68 in The Fred Astaire Show
as 'Self - Host'.
Wed, Feb 07 1968
Poster of The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'
The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'
Fred Astaire was
68 in The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Flashing Spikes
Flashing Spikes
Fred Astaire was
63 in Flashing Spikes
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of The Notorious Landlady
The Notorious Landlady
Fred Astaire was
62 in The Notorious Landlady
as 'Franklyn Ambruster'.
Fri, Apr 13 1962
Poster of Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Fred Astaire was
62 in Hollywood: The Selznick Years
as ''Dancing Lady' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 31 1961
Poster of The Pleasure of His Company
The Pleasure of His Company
Fred Astaire was
62 in The Pleasure of His Company
as 'Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole'.
Thu, Jun 01 1961
Poster of Astaire Time
Astaire Time
Fred Astaire was
61 in Astaire Time
as 'Self - Host'.
Wed, Sep 28 1960
Poster of On the Beach
On the Beach
Fred Astaire was
60 in On the Beach
as 'Julian Osborn'.
Wed, Dec 16 1959
Poster of Another Evening with Fred Astaire
Another Evening with Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire was
60 in Another Evening with Fred Astaire
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 04 1959
Poster of An Evening with Fred Astaire
An Evening with Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire was
59 in An Evening with Fred Astaire
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 17 1958
Poster of Silk Stockings
Silk Stockings
Fred Astaire was
58 in Silk Stockings
as 'Steve Canfield'.
Fri, Jun 28 1957
Poster of Funny Face
Funny Face
Fred Astaire was
57 in Funny Face
as 'Dick Avery'.
Wed, Feb 13 1957
Poster of Stars of Cabaret
Stars of Cabaret
Fred Astaire was
56 in Stars of Cabaret
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs
Fred Astaire was
55 in Daddy Long Legs
as 'Jervis Pendleton III'.
Thu, May 05 1955
Poster of The Band Wagon
The Band Wagon
Fred Astaire was
54 in The Band Wagon
as 'Tony Hunter'.
Fri, Aug 07 1953
Poster of The Belle of New York
The Belle of New York
Fred Astaire was
52 in The Belle of New York
as 'Charlie Hill'.
Fri, Feb 22 1952
Poster of Royal Wedding
Royal Wedding
Fred Astaire was
51 in Royal Wedding
as 'Tom Bowen'.
Thu, Mar 08 1951
Poster of Let's Dance
Let's Dance
Fred Astaire was
51 in Let's Dance
as 'Donald Elwood'.
Wed, Nov 29 1950
Poster of Three Little Words
Three Little Words
Fred Astaire was
51 in Three Little Words
as 'Bert Kalmar'.
Wed, Jul 12 1950
Poster of The Barkleys of Broadway
The Barkleys of Broadway
Fred Astaire was
49 in The Barkleys of Broadway
as 'Josh Barkley'.
Wed, May 04 1949
Poster of Easter Parade
Easter Parade
Fred Astaire was
49 in Easter Parade
as 'Don Hewes'.
Thu, Jul 08 1948
Poster of Blue Skies
Blue Skies
Fred Astaire was
47 in Blue Skies
as 'Jed Potter'.
Tue, Oct 15 1946
Poster of Yolanda and the Thief
Yolanda and the Thief
Fred Astaire was
46 in Yolanda and the Thief
as 'Johnny Parkson Riggs'.
Thu, Nov 22 1945
Poster of Ziegfeld Follies
Ziegfeld Follies
Fred Astaire was
46 in Ziegfeld Follies
as 'Fred Astaire / Raffles / Tai Long / Gentleman'.
Sun, Aug 26 1945
Poster of Twenty Years After
Twenty Years After
Fred Astaire was
44 in Twenty Years After
as '(archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of The Sky's the Limit
The Sky's the Limit
Fred Astaire was
44 in The Sky's the Limit
as 'Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)'.
Tue, Jul 13 1943
Poster of You Were Never Lovelier
You Were Never Lovelier
Fred Astaire was
43 in You Were Never Lovelier
as 'Robert Davis'.
Thu, Nov 19 1942
Poster of Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)
Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)
Fred Astaire was
42 in Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn
Fred Astaire was
42 in Holiday Inn
as 'Ted Hanover'.
Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of You'll Never Get Rich
You'll Never Get Rich
Fred Astaire was
42 in You'll Never Get Rich
as 'Robert Curtis'.
Thu, Sep 25 1941
Poster of Second Chorus
Second Chorus
Fred Astaire was
41 in Second Chorus
as 'Danny O'Neill'.
Fri, Jan 03 1941
Poster of Broadway Melody of 1940
Broadway Melody of 1940
Fred Astaire was
40 in Broadway Melody of 1940
as 'Johnny Brett'.
Fri, Feb 09 1940
Poster of The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Fred Astaire was
39 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as 'Vernon Castle'.
Wed, Mar 29 1939
Poster of Carefree
Carefree
Fred Astaire was
39 in Carefree
as 'Tony Flagg'.
Fri, Sep 02 1938
Poster of A Damsel in Distress
A Damsel in Distress
Fred Astaire was
38 in A Damsel in Distress
as 'Jerry Halliday'.
Fri, Nov 19 1937
Poster of Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance
Fred Astaire was
37 in Shall We Dance
as 'Petrov'.
Fri, May 07 1937
Poster of Swing Time
Swing Time
Fred Astaire was
37 in Swing Time
as 'Lucky Garnett'.
Fri, Aug 28 1936
Poster of Follow the Fleet
Follow the Fleet
Fred Astaire was
36 in Follow the Fleet
as 'Bake Baker'.
Thu, Feb 20 1936
Poster of Top Hat
Top Hat
Fred Astaire was
36 in Top Hat
as 'Jerry Travers'.
Thu, Aug 29 1935
Poster of Roberta
Roberta
Fred Astaire was
35 in Roberta
as 'Huck Haines'.
Thu, Mar 07 1935
Poster of The Gay Divorcee
The Gay Divorcee
Fred Astaire was
35 in The Gay Divorcee
as 'Guy Holden'.
Fri, Oct 12 1934
Poster of Flying Down to Rio
Flying Down to Rio
Fred Astaire was
34 in Flying Down to Rio
as 'Fred Ayres'.
Fri, Dec 22 1933
Poster of Dancing Lady
Dancing Lady
Fred Astaire was
34 in Dancing Lady
as 'Fred Astaire'.
Fri, Nov 24 1933

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Talking Pictures
Talking Pictures
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Talking Pictures
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 05 2013
Poster of Star Life
Star Life
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in Star Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 1990
Poster of The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 03 1987
Poster of Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire was
80+ in Fred Astaire
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1980
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Fred Astaire was
79+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Fred Astaire was
79+ in Battlestar Galactica
as 'Chameleon / Captain Dimitri'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1978
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Fred Astaire was
75+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Fred Astaire was
73+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Fred Astaire was
69+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Hollywood and the Stars
Hollywood and the Stars
Fred Astaire was
64+ in Hollywood and the Stars
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Fred Astaire was
63+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Fred Astaire was
62+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self, Self - Co-Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Alcoa Premiere
Alcoa Premiere
Fred Astaire was
62+ in Alcoa Premiere
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 10 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Fred Astaire was
62+ in Dr. Kildare
as 'Joe Quinlan'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Fred Astaire was
57+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - Recipient'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Cinépanorama
Cinépanorama
Fred Astaire was
56+ in Cinépanorama
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 04 1956
Poster of MGM Parade
MGM Parade
Fred Astaire was
56+ in MGM Parade
as 'actor 'Broadway Melody of 1940' (archive footage) (uncredited), Performer in 'Ziegfeld Follies''.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1955
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Fred Astaire was
53+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Fred Astaire was
53+ in General Electric Theater
as 'J. Willingham Bardley, Paul Ashcroft'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Fred Astaire was
50+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards
Fred Astaire was
49+ in The Emmy Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Fred Astaire was
49+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948