Fred Astaire Dancer and singer Frederick Austerlitz, Omaha, Nebraska, May 10,1899; Beverly Hills, California, June 22, 1987. Astaire is considered one of the most talented dancers on stage and in films. He devised and performed elegant, innovative, and intricate dance routines. Of all his films, the best-remembered are the ten he made with Ginger Rogers. Astaire introduced many standard songs in a light and sophisticated manner. His charm, combined with his easy articulation of lyrics, made him…