Fred Astaire

Summary

Fred Astaire is a human^[1]. He was born in Omaha^[2]. He was born on May 10, 1899^[3]. He died in Los Angeles^[4]. He died on June 22, 1987^[5]. He worked as a film actor^[6], choreographer^[7], singer^[8], dancer^[9], and film producer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,716 views/month, #2,675 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Fred Astaire's place of birth was Omaha^[2].
• Fred Astaire passed away in Los Angeles^[4].
• Fred Astaire was born on May 10, 1899^[3].
• Fred Astaire died on June 22, 1987^[5].
• Burial took place at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery^[12].
• Fred Astaire's father was Fritz Austerlitz^[13].
• Fred Astaire's mother was Ann Astaire^[14].
• Among Fred Astaire's spouses was Phyllis Livingston Potter^[15].
• Among Fred Astaire's spouses was Robyn Smith^[16].
• Fred Astaire held citizenship in United States^[17].
• English was Fred Astaire's native language^[18].
• Fred Astaire's professions included film actor^[6].
• Fred Astaire's professions included choreographer^[7].
• Fred Astaire's professions included singer^[8].
• Fred Astaire's professions included dancer^[9].
• Fred Astaire worked as a film producer^[10].
• 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 is recorded as male^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Fred Astaire was born in Omaha^[2]. He was born on May 10, 1899^[3]. His father was Fritz Austerlitz^[13]. His mother was Ann Astaire^[14]. English was his native language^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor^[6], choreographer^[7], singer^[8], dancer^[9], film producer^[10], 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^[15], 1908–1954^[45], of United States^[46] and Robyn Smith^[16], a jockey^[47], b. 1944^[48], of United States^[49]. Fred Astaire was affiliated with the Republican Party^[50].

Death and Burial

Fred Astaire died on June 22, 1987^[5]. He died in Los Angeles^[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia^[51]. Burial took place at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Fred Astaire ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,716 views/month, #2,675 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 32 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^[4].

Who were Fred Astaire's parents?

Fred Astaire's father was Fritz Austerlitz^[13]. Fred Astaire's mother was Ann Astaire^[14].

Who was Fred Astaire married to?

Fred Astaire's spouses include Phyllis Livingston Potter^[15] and Robyn Smith^[16].

What did Fred Astaire do for work?

Fred Astaire worked as film actor^[6], choreographer^[7], singer^[8], dancer^[9], and film producer^[10].

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].