Fred Astaire Height, Weight, Age, Family, Facts, Biography

Publish date: 2024-05-18
Fred Astaire Quick Info
Height5 ft 9.5 in
Weight68 kg
Date of BirthMay 10, 1899
Zodiac SignTaurus
Date of DeathJune 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

American

Occupation

Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, Singer, Percussionist, Presenter

Genre

Jazz, Pop, Soundtrack

Instruments

Vocals, Percussion, Piano, Accordion, Clarinet, Drums

Labels

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

    Light Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    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

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