One of the most famous names in the history of stage musicals, Fred Astaire was
primarily known as a great dancer - particularly in partnership with Ginger
Rogers - although he was also a fine actor and singer, fondly remembered for
Pick Yourself Up and A Fine Romance. Another great singer/dancer Gene Kelly once
said "the history of dance on film begins with Astaire" and his most famous
songs include American songbook classics Cheek To Cheek, Let's Face The Music
and Dance, Shall We Dance and They Can't Take That Away From Me. The son of an
Austrian immigrant, Astaire was born an...