Fred Astaire
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Fred Astaire
Summary
Fred Astaire is a human[1]. He was born in Omaha[2]. He passed away in Los Angeles[3]. He worked as a film actor[4], choreographer[5], singer[6], dancer[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,968 views/month, #2,675 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Fred Astaire's place of birth was Omaha[2].
- Fred Astaire passed away in Los Angeles[3].
- Fred Astaire is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery[10].
- Fred Astaire's father was Fritz Austerlitz[11].
- Fred Astaire's mother was Ann Astaire[12].
- Among Fred Astaire's spouses was Phyllis Livingston Potter[13].
- Among Fred Astaire's spouses was Robyn Smith[14].
- A child of Fred Astaire was Q140756854[15].
- A child of Fred Astaire was Q140756880[16].
- Fred Astaire held citizenship in United States[17].
- English was Fred Astaire's native language[18].
- Fred Astaire's professions included film actor[4].
- Fred Astaire's professions included choreographer[5].
- Fred Astaire's professions included singer[6].
- Fred Astaire's professions included dancer[7].
- Fred Astaire worked as a film producer[8].
- Fred Astaire's professions included stage actor[19].
- Fred Astaire received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[20].
- Fred Astaire received the Academy Honorary Award[21].
- Fred Astaire received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[22].
- Fred Astaire received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[23].
- Fred Astaire received the Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[24].
- Fred Astaire received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[25].
- Fred Astaire was a member of American Theatre Hall of Fame[26].
- Fred Astaire was a member of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Fred Astaire was born in Omaha[2]. His father was Fritz Austerlitz[11]. His mother was Ann Astaire[12]. English was his native language[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[4], choreographer[5], singer[6], dancer[7], film producer[8], and stage actor[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[20], a film award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1950[30]; Academy Honorary Award[21], an Academy Awards[31], in United States[32], founded in 1928[33]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[22], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1957[36]; Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[23], a class of award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1952[39]; Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[24], a class of award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1959[42]; and BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[25], a film award category[43], in United Kingdom[44].
Personal Life
Spouses include Phyllis Livingston Potter[13], 1908–1954[45], of United States[46] and Robyn Smith[14], a jockey[47], b. 1944[48], of United States[49]. Children include Q140756854[15] and Q140756880[16]. Fred Astaire was affiliated with the Republican Party[50].
Death and Burial
Fred Astaire passed away in Los Angeles[3]. The cause of death was pneumonia[51]. He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Fred Astaire ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,968 views/month, #2,675 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Mel Brooks[54], an actor[55], b. 1926[56], of United States[57], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[58], specialised in cinematography[59].
FAQs
Where was Fred Astaire born?
Fred Astaire's place of birth was Omaha[2].
Where did Fred Astaire die?
Fred Astaire died in Los Angeles[3].
Who were Fred Astaire's parents?
Fred Astaire's father was Fritz Austerlitz[11]. Fred Astaire's mother was Ann Astaire[12].
Who was Fred Astaire married to?
Fred Astaire's spouses include Phyllis Livingston Potter[13] and Robyn Smith[14].
What did Fred Astaire do for work?
Fred Astaire worked as film actor[4], choreographer[5], singer[6], dancer[7], and film producer[8].
What awards did Fred Astaire receive?
Honors received include Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[20], Academy Honorary Award[21], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[22], and Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[23].
Who did Fred Astaire influence?
Fred Astaire has been cited as an influence by Mel Brooks[54].