Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire (May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) 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 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 was teamed with Ginger Rogers, with whom he worked in 9 RKO pictures. Astaire later appeared opposite a number of partners, including Cyd Charisse, Rita Hayworth, Vera-Ellen and Barrie Chase. Astaire remained active well into old age, starring in musicals through 1968, and also performed a number of straight dramatic roles in film and TV.

Throughout his career, he was also active in recording and radio. He died of pneumonia on June 22, 1987 in Los Angeles.

Fred Astaire is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Gene Kelly: An American in Hollywood (2025), Bing Crosby: Rediscovered (2014), Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil (2014), Talking Pictures (2013), Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression (2009), Vaudeville (1997), That's Entertainment! III (1994), That's Dancing! (1985).

The recorded credits span 1933 to 2025, including 25 movies and 4 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.