Fred Astaire
| Born | May 10, 1899 |
| Hometown | Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.77m) |
| Spouse | Robyn Smith, Phyllis Livingston Potter |
| Children | Ava Astaire-McKenzie, Fred Astaire Jr., Eliphalet IV |
| Parents | Fritz Austerlitz, Ann Astaire |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Supporting Actor | The Towering Inferno | Winner |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Towering Inferno | Winner |
| 1975 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | The Towering Inferno | Nominated |
| 1969 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Finian's Rainbow (1968 film) | Nominated |
| 1962 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | The Pleasure of His Company | Nominated |
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