Fred Astaire
Actor | Choreographer
Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor and choreographer. He is widely regarded as the most influential dancer in the history of film. Born as Frederick Austerlitz in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 10, 1899, to Johanna (Geilus) and Fritz, a brewer, he entered show business at age 5. He was successful in vaudeville and on Broadway as well as in London's West End together with his sister Adele, a partnership that lasted 27 years. After Adele retired to marry in 1932, Astaire headed to Hollywo...
Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Date of Birth: May 10, 1899
Date of Death: Jun 22, 1987
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