| Fred Astaire Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9.5 in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 10, 1899 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Date of Death | June 22, 1987 |
Fred Astaire was an iconic American dancer, actor, singer, choreographer, percussionist, and presenter whose most acclaimed films include Dancing Lady (1933), Top Hat (1935), Swing Time (1936), Shall We Dance (1937), Holiday Inn (1942), The Band Wagon (1953), etc.
Born Name
Frederick Austerlitz
Nick Name
Fred Astaire
Age
He was born on May 10, 1899.
Died
Fred passed away on June 22, 1987, from pneumonia in Los Angeles at the age of 88 years.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, Singer, Percussionist, Presenter
Genre
Jazz, Pop, Soundtrack
Instruments
Vocals, Percussion, Piano, Accordion, Clarinet, Drums
Labels
- MGM Records
- Columbia Records
- Decca Records
- Brunswick Records
- RCA Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9.5 in or 176.5 cm (via his official passport)
But, he was speculated to be 5 ft 7 in or 170 cm in height and wearing 2.5-inch heels.
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Fred had dated –
- Phyllis Potter (1932-1954) – He was happily married to Phyllis Potter from July 12, 1933, until her death in 1954. They were parents to son Fred Astaire Jr. (b. January 21, 1936) and daughter Ava Astaire (b. 1942). Fred was also the stepfather of Phyllis’s son Peter from her 1st marriage.
- Barrie Chase (1957-1961)
- Robyn Smith (1979-1987) – Astaire married Robyn Smith, who was 45 years younger than him, in 1980. Their marriage ended after Fred’s death in 1987.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry on his father’s side and was of German (including Alsatian) descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Exemplary dance skills
- Signature top hat and coattails
Fred Astaire Facts
- He was blown away by Michael Jackson‘s dancing prowess and considered Jackson as his rightful successor.
- Fred was ranked as the 5th ‘Greatest Male Legend of the Classic Hollywood Era’ in AFI‘s list of ‘100 Years…100 Stars’ in 1999.
- Among all his successful dance partnerships, his most memorable was with Ginger Rogers.
- His legs were insured for $150,000.
Featured Image by ABC Television / Wikimedia / Public Domain
Where is the source (some jealous?) of the sentence: “But, he was speculated to be…” etc. etc.? It was not possible to lie on such a document like a passenger registration board. And, looking at him in every frame, he was not less than his 5’9.5. Other documents/sources: 5’9 (imperfect approximation, but not less) here: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/63/76/85/63768583237d4b2809a15fc611b7bb61.jpg “Speculated”? 🙂
I agree with you. He was stated to be 5’7”-5’9″ the peak height had to be 5’10″.
Unless he shrunk as he got older. But put in the 5’7”-5’10” range for sure.
He was a bit shorter than I am. I am 5 feet 11 inches. I used to be 6 feet 0 inches. Agreeing somewhat with status of being 5’7″. It could be reliable but he was taller than Gene Kelly who was: 5’7 ½” and he was shorter than Danny Kaye who was my height: 5’11”
He was 5’10”
He was 67 kg (148 pounds) at that time
Licensed: 64-72 kg.
Genre
Traditional pop, jazz, swing, big band, easy listening, folk, pop, soundtrack