When Was Fred Astaire Born?

Fred Astaire was an American dancer, actor, singer, choreographer, and television presenter. He is widely considered the greatest dancer in film history. His stage and subsequent film and television careers spanned a total of 76 years.

What did Fred Astaire died of?

LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Fred Astaire, who epitomized Hollywood elegance for 25 years dancing in top hat and tails with Ginger Rogers and other stars, died of pneumonia Monday in his wife's arms. He was 88. Astaire died at Century City Hospital at 4:25 a.m., his wife, Robyn, tearfully told reporters at a news conference.

Who taught Fred Astaire to dance?

Once enrolled in a New York ballet school run by Ned Wayburn, Fred's passion for dance began to shine. The dance instructor who taught both Fred and his sister Adele suggested that the two children form a vaudeville talent act.