What is Fred Astaire's full name?
Frederic Austerlitz Jr.
Fred Astaire nickname(s):
Fred Astaire, Frederick Austerlitz, Frederick Austerlitz Jr.
Fred Astaire date of birth:
May 10, 1899
How old was Fred Astaire when died?
88
Where was Fred Astaire born?
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
When did Fred Astaire die?
June 22, 1987
Where did Fred Astaire die?
Los Angeles, California
Why did Fred Astaire die?
Pneumonia
How tall is Fred Astaire?
5' 9" (175 cm)
Fred Astaire body shape:
Slim
What color are Fred Astaire's eyes?
Brown - Light
What color is Fred Astaire's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Fred Astaire gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Fred Astaire?
Roman Catholic
What is Fred Astaire's ethnicity?
White
What is Fred Astaire nationality?
American
What is Fred Astaire's occupation?
Actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, percussionist
Fred Astaire claim to fame:
Rogers and Astaire
What instruments does Fred Astaire play?
Vocals, Dancer
Who is Fred Astaire's father?
Friedrich Emanuel Austerlitz
Who is Fred Astaire's mother?
Johanna "Ann" Geilus
Fred Astaire sister(s):
Adele Astaire (He was successful both in vaudeville and on Broadway in partnership with his sister)
Fred Astaire friends:
Irving Berlin, Carol Lynley, Douglas Fairbanks, Cole Porter, Linda Porter, Gene Kelly, Jack Cole, Cyd Charisse, Hermes Pan, David Niven, Johnny Mercer, Mark Sandrich, Alfred Vanderbilt Jr, Jeanne Vanderbilt, Rosemary Clooney, Robert Wagner
Short Biography
Fred Astaire was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Johanna (Geilus) and Fritz Austerlitz, a brewer. Fred entered show business at age 5. He was successful both in vaudeville and on Broadway in partnership with his sister, Adele Astaire. After Adele retired to marry in 1932, Astaire headed to Hollywood. Signed to RKO, he was loaned to MGM to appear in Dancing Lady (1933) before starting work on RKO's Flying Down to Rio (1933). In the latter film, he began his highly successful partnership with Ginger Rogers, with whom he danced in 9 RKO pictures. During these years, he was also active in recording and radio. On film, Astaire later appeared opposite a number of partners through various studios. After a temporary retirement in 1945-7, during which he opened Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Astaire returned to film to star in more musicals through 1957. He subsequently performed a number of straight dramatic roles in film and TV.