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Fred Astaire

Bio: 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: Wed, May 10 1899

Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Death: Mon, Jun 22 1987

Fred Astaire is 88 years old

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Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 2025

The Rudolph, Frosty & Friends Sing Along

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in The Rudolph, Frosty & Friends Sing Along

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2024

A Life in Technicolor

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in A Life in Technicolor

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 2022

Sid & Judy

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Sid & Judy as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 2019

In Full Swing

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in In Full Swing as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 2019

La La La

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in La La La as 'Various Roles (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 2018

Fred Astaire donne le 'la'

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Fred Astaire donne le 'la' as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 2017

Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 2017

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 2016

Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2015

Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Bing Crosby: Rediscovered as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2014

Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Sem Título #1: Dance of Leitfossil as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 2014

And the Oscar Goes To...

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014

Bad 25

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Bad 25 as 'Tony Hunter (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 2012

Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 2010

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 2009

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 2009

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression as 'Self (archive)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009

Astaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Astaire and Rogers: Partners in Rhythm as 'Various / Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 2006

"All -Singing All-Dancing" Before And After

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in "All -Singing All-Dancing" Before And After as 'Archive Footage'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 2006

Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 16 2005

Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon' as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 2005

Easter Parade: On the Avenue

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Easter Parade: On the Avenue as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 2005

Complicated Women

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Complicated Women as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 06 2003

Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 22 2003

Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 2003

Hollywood Musicals of the 40's

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Hollywood Musicals of the 40's as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2000

Doris Day: It's Magic

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Doris Day: It's Magic as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1998

A Bing Crosby Christmas

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in A Bing Crosby Christmas as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998

That's Entertainment! III

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in That's Entertainment! III as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1994

Audrey Hepburn: Remembered

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Audrey Hepburn: Remembered as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1993

The Fred Astaire Songbook

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in The Fred Astaire Songbook as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1991

You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 23 1990

Dance Crazy in Hollywood

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Dance Crazy in Hollywood as 'Various Roles (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

Fred Astaire was 85 in George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1985

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Fred Astaire was 85 in The Purple Rose of Cairo as 'Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1985

That's Dancing!

Fred Astaire was 85 in That's Dancing! as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1985

Going Hollywood: The '30s

Fred Astaire was 84 in Going Hollywood: The '30s as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984

Showbiz Goes to War

Fred Astaire was 83 in Showbiz Goes to War as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1982

Ghost Story

Fred Astaire was 82 in Ghost Story as 'Ricky Hawthorne'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1981

The Man in the Santa Claus Suit

Fred Astaire was 80 in The Man in the Santa Claus Suit as 'Santa Claus'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1979

A Family Upside Down

Fred Astaire was 78 in A Family Upside Down as 'Ted Long'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1978

The Purple Taxi

Fred Astaire was 78 in The Purple Taxi as 'Dr. Seamus Scully'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1977

The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town

Fred Astaire was 77 in The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town as 'S.D. Kluger (narrator) (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1977

The Amazing Dobermans

Fred Astaire was 77 in The Amazing Dobermans as 'Daniel Hughes'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1976

That's Entertainment, Part II

Fred Astaire was 77 in That's Entertainment, Part II as 'Self - Co-Host / Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1976

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Fred Astaire was 76 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1975

The Lion Roars Again

Fred Astaire was 75 in The Lion Roars Again as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975

The Towering Inferno

Fred Astaire was 75 in The Towering Inferno as 'Harlee Claiborne'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1974

That's Entertainment!

Fred Astaire was 75 in That's Entertainment! as 'Self - Host / Narrator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1974

The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli

Fred Astaire was 73 in The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Imagine

Fred Astaire was 73 in Imagine as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1972

S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin

Fred Astaire was 72 in S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 17 1972

Hollywood: The Dream Factory

Fred Astaire was 72 in Hollywood: The Dream Factory as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1972

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

Fred Astaire was 71 in Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town as 'S.D. Kluger (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 14 1970

The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again

Fred Astaire was 71 in The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again as 'The Baltimore Kid'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1970

Midas Run

Fred Astaire was 69 in Midas Run as 'John Pedley'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1969

Finian's Rainbow

Fred Astaire was 69 in Finian's Rainbow as 'Finian McLonergan'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1968

The Fred Astaire Show

Fred Astaire was 68 in The Fred Astaire Show as 'Self - Host'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1968

The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'

Fred Astaire was 68 in The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

Flashing Spikes

Fred Astaire was 63 in Flashing Spikes as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1962

The Notorious Landlady

Fred Astaire was 62 in The Notorious Landlady as 'Franklyn Ambruster'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1962

Hollywood: The Selznick Years

Fred Astaire was 62 in Hollywood: The Selznick Years as ''Dancing Lady' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1961

The Pleasure of His Company

Fred Astaire was 62 in The Pleasure of His Company as 'Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1961

Astaire Time

Fred Astaire was 61 in Astaire Time as 'Self - Host'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1960

On the Beach

Fred Astaire was 60 in On the Beach as 'Julian Osborn'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1959

Another Evening with Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire was 60 in Another Evening with Fred Astaire as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1959

An Evening with Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire was 59 in An Evening with Fred Astaire as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1958

Silk Stockings

Fred Astaire was 58 in Silk Stockings as 'Steve Canfield'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1957

Funny Face

Fred Astaire was 57 in Funny Face as 'Dick Avery'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 1957

Stars of Cabaret

Fred Astaire was 56 in Stars of Cabaret as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956

Daddy Long Legs

Fred Astaire was 55 in Daddy Long Legs as 'Jervis Pendleton III'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 05 1955

The Band Wagon

Fred Astaire was 54 in The Band Wagon as 'Tony Hunter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1953

The Belle of New York

Fred Astaire was 52 in The Belle of New York as 'Charlie Hill'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1952

Royal Wedding

Fred Astaire was 51 in Royal Wedding as 'Tom Bowen'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1951

Let's Dance

Fred Astaire was 51 in Let's Dance as 'Donald Elwood'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1950

Three Little Words

Fred Astaire was 51 in Three Little Words as 'Bert Kalmar'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1950

The Barkleys of Broadway

Fred Astaire was 49 in The Barkleys of Broadway as 'Josh Barkley'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 04 1949

Easter Parade

Fred Astaire was 49 in Easter Parade as 'Don Hewes'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 08 1948

Blue Skies

Fred Astaire was 47 in Blue Skies as 'Jed Potter'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1946

Yolanda and the Thief

Fred Astaire was 46 in Yolanda and the Thief as 'Johnny Parkson Riggs'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1945

Ziegfeld Follies

Fred Astaire was 46 in Ziegfeld Follies as 'Fred Astaire / Raffles / Tai Long / Gentleman'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1945

Twenty Years After

Fred Astaire was 44 in Twenty Years After as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944

The Sky's the Limit

Fred Astaire was 44 in The Sky's the Limit as 'Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 1943

You Were Never Lovelier

Fred Astaire was 43 in You Were Never Lovelier as 'Robert Davis'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 1942

Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)

Fred Astaire was 42 in Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10) as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942

Holiday Inn

Fred Astaire was 42 in Holiday Inn as 'Ted Hanover'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942

You'll Never Get Rich

Fred Astaire was 42 in You'll Never Get Rich as 'Robert Curtis'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1941

Second Chorus

Fred Astaire was 41 in Second Chorus as 'Danny O'Neill'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1941

Broadway Melody of 1940

Fred Astaire was 40 in Broadway Melody of 1940 as 'Johnny Brett'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1940

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

Fred Astaire was 39 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle as 'Vernon Castle'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1939

Carefree

Fred Astaire was 39 in Carefree as 'Tony Flagg'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1938

A Damsel in Distress

Fred Astaire was 38 in A Damsel in Distress as 'Jerry Halliday'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1937

Shall We Dance

Fred Astaire was 37 in Shall We Dance as 'Petrov'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1937

Swing Time

Fred Astaire was 37 in Swing Time as 'Lucky Garnett'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1936

Follow the Fleet

Fred Astaire was 36 in Follow the Fleet as 'Bake Baker'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1936

Top Hat

Fred Astaire was 36 in Top Hat as 'Jerry Travers'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1935

Roberta

Fred Astaire was 35 in Roberta as 'Huck Haines'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1935

The Gay Divorcee

Fred Astaire was 35 in The Gay Divorcee as 'Guy Holden'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1934

Flying Down to Rio

Fred Astaire was 34 in Flying Down to Rio as 'Fred Ayres'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1933

Dancing Lady

Fred Astaire was 34 in Dancing Lady as 'Fred Astaire'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1933

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Talking Pictures

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Talking Pictures as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 05 2013

Star Life

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in Star Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 1990

The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood

Fred Astaire would have been no older than 88 in The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 03 1987

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire was 80+ in Fred Astaire as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1980

The Kennedy Center Honors

Fred Astaire was 79+ in The Kennedy Center Honors as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

Battlestar Galactica

Fred Astaire was 79+ in Battlestar Galactica as 'Chameleon / Captain Dimitri'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1978

Dinah!

Fred Astaire was 75+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

Fred Astaire was 73+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ... as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973

The Dick Cavett Show

Fred Astaire was 69+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

Hollywood and the Stars

Fred Astaire was 64+ in Hollywood and the Stars as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1963

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Fred Astaire was 63+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Fred Astaire was 62+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self, Self - Co-Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Alcoa Premiere

Fred Astaire was 62+ in Alcoa Premiere as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 10 1961

Dr. Kildare

Fred Astaire was 62+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Joe Quinlan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961

The Steve Allen Show

Fred Astaire was 57+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Recipient'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956

Cinépanorama

Fred Astaire was 56+ in Cinépanorama as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 04 1956

MGM Parade

Fred Astaire was 56+ in MGM Parade as 'actor 'Broadway Melody of 1940' (archive footage) (uncredited), Performer in 'Ziegfeld Follies''.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1955

The Oscars

Fred Astaire was 53+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

General Electric Theater

Fred Astaire was 53+ in General Electric Theater as 'J. Willingham Bardley, Paul Ashcroft'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953

What's My Line?

Fred Astaire was 50+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

The Emmy Awards

Fred Astaire was 49+ in The Emmy Awards as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949

The Ed Sullivan Show

Fred Astaire was 49+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948