Fred Astaire was a talented dancer and performer, known for his work with Ginger Rogers in the 1930s. He had a vast body of work in film and television, was a perfectionist, and had a strong sense of staging and timing. Astaire’s partnership with Rogers captivated audiences during the Depression years, and he continued to […]
Fred Astaire, a famous American dancer and movie star, was self-conscious about his large hands and took measures to disguise them while dancing. Despite this, he is considered one of the best American ballet dancers of all time. Astaire’s legs were insured for $1 million and he received only one Oscar nomination for a supporting […]
