The Saga of Fred Astaire
Category
Singers & Music Icons
Era / Tenure
Active Era
Leaderboard Rank
#201 in Singers & Music Icons
Verified Hearts
36,756 Hearts
ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American dancer, actor, singer, musician, choreographer, and presenter, whose career in stage, film, and television spanned 76 years.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
He is widely regarded as the "greatest popular-music dancer of all time".
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
He received an Honorary Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a David di Donatello Award, three Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award.
