Biography of Fred Astaire

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Fred Astaire was a famous American dancer, actor, choreographer, singer, and television personality, widely known as the most influential dancer in history.

Early life, biography and education of Fred Astaire

This multi-dynamic personality was born as Frederick Austerlitz. He was born on May 10, 1899 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. Astaire was born the son of Johanna ‘Ann’ and Frederic ‘Fritz’ Austerlitz. His mother was born in the United States and his father was born in Austria.

He is of German-Austrian descent. His zodiac sign was Cancer. His was an American by nationality and held the citizenship of the United States of America. He had a sister Adele Astaire, an American dancer and entertainer.

She went to the Alvienne School of Dance and later joined the Ned Wayburn Studio of Stage Dancing.

Death

He died on June 22, 1987, at the age of 88 at Century City Hospital, Los Angeles, California, United States. He died a few days after entering the hospital due to pneumonia.

Fred Astaire’s career

On October 26, 1892, he moved to New York with his family. Her sister planned a brother and sister act, which was common at the time in vaudeville. First, she refused to take the dance lesson. But then she easily imitated her sister’s steps. They became famous for their act and were taught to dance and sing to develop an act.

Youth Artists Presenting an Electric Toe-Dancing Musical Novelty was their first act. At 14 she assumed musical responsibilities for her act. In the 1920s, Fred and Adele made their appearance on the London stage in many shows including Jerome Kern’s The Bunch And Judy (1922), Funny Face (1927). They later appeared in The Band Wagon (1931).

Apart from dance and drama shows, he has also appeared in many films such as On the Beach (1959), The Pleasure of His Company (1961), The Notorious Landlady (1962), The Towering Inferno (1974), The Purple Taxi (1977 ). ), Ghost Story (1981)

Fred also made appearances in many television shows General Electric Theater (1957-1959), Dr. Kildare (1965), The Fred Astaire Show (1968), The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again (1970), The Man in the Santa Suit (1979).

He was also active in politics; Astaire was a conservative but was also a supporter of the Republican Party. Although he showed his interest in politics, he never publicly disclosed his political views.

Fred Astaire Net Worth and Salary

Fred Astaire used to have a net worth of $10 million.

Being a huge celebrity, her legs were insured for a million dollars.

The personal life of Fred Astaire

In 1933 he married 25-year-old Phyllis Potter, who died of lung cancer at the age of 46. They were married for 21 years. On June 24, 1980; he has remarried Robyn Smith. Speaking of his children, he has two sons, Fred, Jr. (b. 1936) and Eliphalet (Peter) Potter IV (stepson) and a daughter, Ava Astaire McKenzie (b. 1942).

She had a charming personality with great talent for dancing and acting. Being one of the best actors of his time, he had a large following.

Fred Astaire was a man with an attractive and attractive personality. He was in the hearts of many female fans.