Fred Astaire: Synopsis Of 1936's Swing Time
Fred Astaire
Synopsis:
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 10, 1899, Fred Astaire is regarded by many, including myself, as one of the greatest popular music dancers of all time. Astaire is often remembered for his pairings with Ginger Rogers, who shared the spotlight light with him in several films, including one of their most notable, 1936’s Swing Time.
Early Years:
Swift and light on his feet, Fred Astaire single handedly revolutionized movie musicals with his seemingly effortless and elegant dance style. His dancing may have looked easy to him, but he was a renowned perfectionist. Astaire started performing at a young age, using his older sister Adele as a partner. Before making it to Broadway in 1917, the two of them toured the vaudeville …show more content…
Two of his most well known musicals from his later years include Easter Parade with Garland and Funny Face with Hepburn.
Later Years:
As he grew older and his movie roles began to die down, Astaire performed more in television. He often played himself for special tribute shows. Astaire had a developing interest in dramatic roles, working on series such as Dr. Kildare. On top of that he worked with another industry legend, Gene Kelly, on That's Entertainment, a documentary which explored the golden era of the movie musical.
It was around this time Astaire received his first and only Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in the disaster film The Towering Inferno in 1974. He also won an Emmy Award for his work on the television special in 1978 called A Family Upside Down. Many more accolades soon followed. In 1981 Astaire was given a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film …show more content…
Hollywood had lost one of its greatest talents with his passing. Former president and actor Ronald Reagan, upon his discovery of the news, called Astaire "the ultimate dancer,” and "an American legend.” Ginger Rogers said Astaire "was the best partner anyone could ever
Synopsis:
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 10, 1899, Fred Astaire is regarded by many, including myself, as one of the greatest popular music dancers of all time. Astaire is often remembered for his pairings with Ginger Rogers, who shared the spotlight light with him in several films, including one of their most notable, 1936’s Swing Time.
Early Years:
Swift and light on his feet, Fred Astaire single handedly revolutionized movie musicals with his seemingly effortless and elegant dance style. His dancing may have looked easy to him, but he was a renowned perfectionist. Astaire started performing at a young age, using his older sister Adele as a partner. Before making it to Broadway in 1917, the two of them toured the vaudeville …show more content…
Two of his most well known musicals from his later years include Easter Parade with Garland and Funny Face with Hepburn.
Later Years:
As he grew older and his movie roles began to die down, Astaire performed more in television. He often played himself for special tribute shows. Astaire had a developing interest in dramatic roles, working on series such as Dr. Kildare. On top of that he worked with another industry legend, Gene Kelly, on That's Entertainment, a documentary which explored the golden era of the movie musical.
It was around this time Astaire received his first and only Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in the disaster film The Towering Inferno in 1974. He also won an Emmy Award for his work on the television special in 1978 called A Family Upside Down. Many more accolades soon followed. In 1981 Astaire was given a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film …show more content…
Hollywood had lost one of its greatest talents with his passing. Former president and actor Ronald Reagan, upon his discovery of the news, called Astaire "the ultimate dancer,” and "an American legend.” Ginger Rogers said Astaire "was the best partner anyone could ever