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Hace 1 día · Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz, May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American dancer, actor, singer, musician, choreographer, and presenter. Widely regarded as the "greatest popular-music dancer of all time, he received numerous accolades, including an Honorary Academy Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award.
Hace 1 día · Astaire's career continued to flourish well into the later years of his life. He starred in successful films such as "Easter Parade" (1948) alongside Judy Garland and "Funny Face" (1957) with Audrey Hepburn. In addition to his film work, Astaire ventured into television, winning an Emmy for his performance in "An Evening with Fred Astaire" (1958).
Hace 1 día · Why Fred Astaire Declined White Christmas • Astaire's White Christmas Decision • Discover why legendary dancer Fred Astaire turned down the role in White Chr...
Hace 3 días · Preserved from a videotape donated by Milton Berle’s widow, the October 17th, 1958 episode is the earliest surviving entertainment television program on color videotape. It aired just nine days before “An Evening with Fred Astaire,” which for years was the oldest entertainment program to survive on color videotape. Late last month, the ...
Hace 4 días · 1. A Couple Of Swells: Liza Pulman & Richard Stilgoe. The original couple of swells were the pair of vagrants portrayed (circa 1948) by Fred Astaire and Judy Garland, in the MGM film Easter Parade. The duo played a song-and-dance partnership working in vaudeville, and A Couple Of Swells (with words and music by Irving Berlin) was just one of ...
Hace 5 días · A semi-straight turn from Fred Astaire in this witty comedy drama. He is an American diplomat in London whose employee (Jack Lemmon) is renting a flat from a mysterious, organ-playing landlady (Kim Novak) who is widely suspected of having offed her husband.
Hace 5 días · A Foggy Day (In London Town) is a classic song performed by the legendary Fred Astaire. Released in 1937, this song has stood the test of time and continues to captivate audiences with its beautiful melody and meaningful lyrics. The song was written by George and Ira Gershwin, one of the most successful songwriting duos in history.
