Biography: Fred Astaire was born Frederick Austerlitz was born on May 10, 1899 in Omaha, Nebraska. He got into show business at the age of 5. He started his career doing vaudeville and Broadway shows with his sister Adele. Soon after, Astaire went on to sign with "RKO" and form a partnership with Ginger Rogers. They performed together 10 times. He starred in films like "Shall We Dance, Funny Face, and On The Beach".
Filmography:
Bourne to Dance (2001)
Bing Crosby Christmas, A (2000)
First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies, The (1995)
Legends of Entertainment Video (1995)
Fred Astaire Songbook, The (1991)
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story (1990)
Hollywood The Golden Years: The RKO Story (1987)
Salute to Gene Kelly, A (1985)
That's Dancing! (1985)
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (1984)
Salute to Fred Astaire, A (1981)
Ghost Story (1981)
Fred Astaire: Change Partners and Dance (1980)
Fred Astaire: Puttin' On His Top Hat (1980)
Man in the Santa Claus Suit, The (1978) Proprietor/Chauffeur/Policeman/Cab Driver/Jeweler/Floor Walker/Choral Director/Santa Claus
Family Upside Down, A (1978)
Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town, The (1977)
Un taxi mauve (1977)
Amazing Dobermans, The (1976)
That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
Towering Inferno, The (1974)
That's Entertainment! (1974)
Imagine (1973)
Make Mine Red, White and Blue (1972)
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)
Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again, The (1970)
42nd Annual Academy Awards, The (1970)
Midas Run (1969)
Finian's Rainbow (1968)
"It Takes a Thief" (1968)
Paris - When It Sizzles (1964)
Notorious Landlady, The (1962)
Pleasure of His Company, The (1961)
"Alcoa Premiere" (1961)
On the Beach (1959)
Silk Stockings (1957)
Funny Face (1957)
Daddy Long Legs (1955)
Band Wagon, The (1953)
Belle of New York, The (1952)
Royal Wedding (1951)
Let's Dance (1950)
Three Little Words (1950)
Barkleys of Broadway, The (1949)
Easter Parade (1948)
Blue Skies (1946)
Ziegfeld Follies (1946)
Yolanda and the Thief (1945)
Sky's the Limit, The (1943)
You Were Never Lovelier (1942)
Holiday Inn (1942)
You'll Never Get Rich (1941)
Second Chorus (1940)
Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)
Story of Vernon and Irene Castle, The (1939)
Carefree (1938)
Damsel in Distress, A (1937)
Shall We Dance? (1937)
Swing Time (1936)
Follow the Fleet (1936)
Top Hat (1935)
Roberta (1935)
Gay Divorcee, The (1934)
Flying Down to Rio (1933)
Dancing Lady (1933)
Biography: Fred Astaire was born Frederick Austerlitz was born on May 10, 1899 in Omaha, Nebraska. He got into show business at the age of 5. He started his career doing vaudeville and Broadway shows with his sister Adele. Soon after, Astaire went on to sign with "RKO" and form a partnership with Ginger Rogers. They performed together 10 times. He starred in films like "Shall We Dance, Funny Face, and On The Beach". 
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