Biography:Considered the fifth Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute.
His stage and subsequent film and television careers spanned a total of 76 years, during which he made 31 musical films, several award-winning television specials and numerous recordings.
He is best known as Ginger Rogers' dancing partner and romantic interest, with whom he co-starred in a series of ten Hollywood musicals which transformed the genre.
Born: May 10, 1899 Birthplace:Omaha, Nebraska, USA
1933-07-12 Fifth Greatest Male Star of All Time Fred Astaire (34) weds socialite Phyllis Livingston Potter (25)
Historical Events
1927-11-22George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin's musical "Funny Face", starring Fred Astaire and his sister Adele Astaire, opens at the new Alvin Theatre, NYC; runs 244 performances
1930-11-18 Musical "Smiles" with Bob Hope and Fred Astaire premieres in NYC
1932-12-29 Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers' 1st joint movie "Flying Down to Rio," directed by Thornton Freeland, premieres in NYC
1933-11-24 Fred Astaire's 1st film, "Dancing Lady", released
1936-09-04 RKO Radio Pictures releases "Swing Time", directed by George Stevens, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
F. Murray Abraham
Johnny Weissmuller
Zach Braff
Ginger Rogers
Isadora Duncan
Josephine Baker