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Fred Astaire was born in Omaha[1]. He died in Los Angeles[2]. He worked as a film actor[3], choreographer[4], singer[5], dancer[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45,414 views/month, #2,675 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
Place of burial: Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery[9]
Occupation: stage actor[18], voice actor[19], television presenter[20], television actor[21], percussionist[22], actor[23], executive producer[24], television producer[25], musician[26]
Award received: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[27], Academy Honorary Award[28], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[29], Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[30], Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[31], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[32], Kennedy Center Honors[33], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[34], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[35], AFI Life Achievement Award[36], Grammy Hall of Fame[37], Capezio Dance Award[38], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[39], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[40]
Member of: American Theatre Hall of Fame[41], Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers[42]
Fred Astaire has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He has been cited as an influence by Mel Brooks[57], an actor[58], b. 1926[59], of United States[60], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[61], specialised in cinematography[62].
Fred Astaire's father was Fritz Austerlitz[10]. Fred Astaire's mother was Ann Astaire[11].
Who was Fred Astaire married to?
Fred Astaire's spouses include Phyllis Livingston Potter[12] and Robyn Smith[13].
What did Fred Astaire do for work?
Fred Astaire worked as a film actor[3], choreographer[4], singer[5], dancer[6], and film producer[7].
What awards did Fred Astaire receive?
Honors received include Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[27], Academy Honorary Award[28], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[29], and Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[30].
Who did Fred Astaire influence?
Fred Astaire has been cited as an influence by Mel Brooks[57].
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