FAQ About Fred Astaire
What was Fred Astaire's early life like?
Fred Astaire was born Frederick Austerlitz on May 10, 1899, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was introduced to dance and performing early in life, joining a vaudeville act with his older sister, Adele. They toured the vaudeville circuit as a successful brother-sister act for several years before making their way to Broadway, laying the groundwork for Astaire's future solo success in Hollywood.
