Astaire


Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

A·staire

 (ə-stâr′), Fred Originally Frederick Austerlitz. 1899-1987.
American dancer, singer, and actor noted for his elegant style and his partnership with Ginger Rogers in films such as Top Hat (1935).
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Astaire

(əˈstɛə)
n
(Biography) Fred, real name Frederick Austerlitz. 1899–1987, US dancer, singer, and actor, whose films include Top Hat (1935), Swing Time (1936), and The Band Wagon (1953)
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

A•staire

(əˈstɛər)

n.
Fred (Frederick Austerlitz), 1899–l987, U.S. dancer.
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Astaire - United States dancer and cinema actor noted for his original and graceful tap dancing (1899-1987)Astaire - United States dancer and cinema actor noted for his original and graceful tap dancing (1899-1987)
Fred Astaire
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
Based on the 1930s film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the show features a stunning score including hits such as Putting On The Ritz, White Tie, Top Hat and Tails and Cheek to Cheek and follows the story of Broadway superstar Jerry Travers as he dances his way across the world to win over the girl of his dreams.
Amateurs Put on the Ritz [...]; S E&S BRIEFING
"When I started out, I wanted to be a Fred Astaire," he told us, "and after that a Jerome Robbins.
50 Years Ago This Month
Another Christmas classic movie that makes its way onto screens every year is that of 1942 filmHoliday Inn, starring croonerBing Crosby, iconic dancerFred Astaire, andMarjorie Reynolds.
Holiday Inn facts - things you may not know about Bing Crosby's Christmas movie; Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire appeared in the classic Christmas movie Holiday Inn
fred Astaire was the greatest dancer to come out of the golden years of Hollywood during the 1930s and his daughter Ava, who held a ringside seat during his stellar career on stage and screen, has been ensuring his extraordinary talents are not forgotten.
TAKE ASTAIRE AT THIS PAD
This column keys on one such film, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' 'Top Hat" (1935).
Dancing to Screwball
Fabray's best role on film was with Astaire, one of the great Hollywood dancers, in director Vincente Minnelli's 1953 musical "The Band Wagon," which earned three Oscar nominations.
Nanette Fabray, winner of Emmy and Tony awards, dead at 97
DARCEY BUSSELL: LOOKING FOR FRED ASTAIRE BBC1, 10.45pm STRICTLY judge and ballerina Darcey Bussell, pictured, is a charming host as she explores the dancing legend that is Fred Astaire.
BEST OF THE REST
"I love Fred Astaire, I'd love to do a Fred Astaire movie, that'd be great.
THEY SAID WHAT?
He is one of the world's most successful celebrity photographers - famed for the iconic images he took of everyone from Fred Astaire and John Lennon to Muhammad Ali.
MY FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES; CELEBRITY SNAPPER LOOKS BACK ON TOP CAREERAND REVEALS HOW FAR HE WENT TO GET PERFECT PICTURE
Have you been watching a lot of Fred Astaire movies in preparation?
We will be doing it big, doing it right and doing it in style; MARION MCMULLEN CHATS TO STRICTLY STARS ALJA KORJANEC AND JANETTE MANRARA ABOUT WEDDING PLANS, MIRRORBALLS AND HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR
The 1970 television special was made in stop motion although mailman Kluger looked like Astaire and, of course, talked like him.
Slam Sam

Dictionary browser ?
Full browser ?