Astaire appeared in over 40 movies, and unlike Rogers, he continued to dance. Fred Astaire - "I Won't Dance" from Roberta, 1935. In 1940, Fred Astaire Met His Match. After This Dance He Never Worked ... Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and television presenter. He enjoyed a successful career as an entertainer and leading man, married into one of the most high-profile families in American history, and was a member of the famed Rat Pack. Arch Stanton said on 10/Jun/20. It's hard to forget a man who dances on the ceiling or with a hat rack, and Fred Astaire is a well known name in many households, young and old. Stepson of Robyn Smith. Old Hollywood's Most Scandalous Secrets, as Told by David Niven The inspiration for his look came from an encounter with Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, and his sophisticated and tailored manner of dressing. Fred Astaire - FILM TALK 6. Fox Photos/Getty Images / Fox Photos/Getty Images. He records in his memoir how thrilled he was when Astaire praised him. The Watsons are an American family of nine sibling actors who are known as the first family of Hollywood. They tied the knot in 1980. His second wife was Robyn Smith, a famous jockey. While promoting his third Spider-Man movie, the 25-year-old actor confirmed . Not So Saintly After All: A Sad Star, Strongly Sexed | Observer Also interesting is the revelation that Kathryn Hulme, the author of The Nun's Story, which Fred Zinnemann converted into one of his—and Hepburn's—best movies, was in fact the lover of . With his passing, Hollywood had lost one of its greatest talents. 8. How old was Ginger Rogers when she passed away? "When they dance, everything seems brighter and their comedy alone would be enough to carry them through even if they were to stop dancing (which God forbid!)". Fred Astaire's Movies. Is Nick Long Jr. Fred Astaire's Younger Brother? Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers had long careers after they had ceased dancing together.