In November 1905, the comedic act debuted in Keyport, New Jersey at a "tryout theater." The local paper wrote that "the Astaires are the greatest child act in vaudeville."

Nov 23, 2025 · Fred Astaire, American dancer onstage and in motion pictures who was best known for a number of highly successful musical comedy films in which he starred with Ginger …

Fred Astaire was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Johanna (Geilus) and Fritz Austerlitz, a brewer. Fred entered show business at age 5. He was successful both in vaudeville and on Broadway …

Early years Fred Astaire was born Frederick Austerlitz on May 10, 1899, in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents, Frederic E. and Ann Gelius Austerlitz, enrolled him in dancing school at age four to …

Fred Astaire, born Frederick Austerlitz II in 1899, began show business at the age of four, performing on Broadway and in Vaudeville with his older sister,

Fred Astaire In a professional career which began in his childhood more than 75 years ago and is still flourishing today, Astaire has displayed and perfected his u

Fred Astaire (May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer and actor whose theater, film and, later, television career spanned a …

Adele and Fred made their professional debut in Keyport, New Jersey, after less than a year of school, as the Astaires. The local paper praised the duo as "the greatest child act in vaudeville."

Fred and Adele Astaire in 1921 Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz, [1] May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987), was an American dancer, actor, singer, choreographer and presenter. He was the …

In November 1905, the comedic act debuted in Keyport, New Jersey at a "tryout theater." The local paper wrote that "the Astaires are the greatest child act in vaudeville."