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Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Born: 10th May 1899, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Died: 22nd June 1987, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Nationality: American

Fred Astaire was an American dancer, choreographer, actor, and singer. He is often called the "greatest popular-music dancer of all time". He has received numerous accolades including an Honorary Academy Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He was honored with the Film Society of Lincoln Center tribute in 1973, the Kennedy Center Honors in 1978, and AFI Life Achievement Award in 1980. He was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960, American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1972, and the Television Hall of Fame in 1989.

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