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American dancer, actor and singer (1899–1987)

Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz,^[1] 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.

He is widely regarded as the "greatest popular-music dancer of all time"^[2] He received an Honorary Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award.

As a dancer, he was known for his uncanny sense of rhythm, creativity, effortless presentation, and tireless perfectionism, which was sometimes a burden to co-workers.

His dancing showed elegance, grace, originality, and precision.

Fred astaire biography youtube leonardo dicaprio

He drew influences from many sources, including tap, classical dance, and the elevated style of Vernon and Irene Castle. His trademark style greatly influenced the American Smooth style of ballroom dance. He called his eclectic approach "outlaw style", a following an