was fred astaire german? i heard he was austrian..but i'm not sure what the difference is..could he speak any different languages?
2007-02-12 15:03:06 · 3 answers · asked by anonymous 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
FREDERICK AUSTERLITZ was born on May 10, 1899 in Omaha, Nebraska to Frederic E. Austerlitz, an Austrian immigrant and traveling salesman, and his wife Ann Geilus Austerlitz.
With the advent of World War I, the Austerlitz's anglicized their name to "Astaire".
In 1959 he published an autobiography entitled Steps in Time.
Married to Phyllis Livingston Potter (who had a son, Peter, from a previous marriage) in 1933, Astaire had two children: Fred Jr., born in 1936, and daughter Ava, born in 1942. Phyllis Astaire died of cancer in 1955, and in 1980 at age 81, Fred remarried. His second wife, Robyn Smith, then age 35 and a former jockey, shared with Fred a life-long interest in horses. Fred had been a stable owner and avid horse-racing fan for over 30 years. Astaire made his final film appearance in GHOST STORY (1981) and died of pneumonia in Los Angeles, California on June 22, 1987 at the age of 88.
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2007-02-12 15:16:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fred Astaire was born Frederick Austerlitz (1899-1987) in Omaha, Nebraska. Hence the obvious confusion about His nationality. Hope that this helps You. Cheers!
2007-02-12 15:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was Austrian. Im not sure what languages he spoke, but he was an Austrian jew.The best classy dancer that has been on film.
2007-02-12 15:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋