Jan.22 Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer and television presenter. His stage and subsequent film and television careers spanned a total of 76 years, during which he made 31 ... Wikipedia Born : May 10, 1899, Omaha, Nebraska, United States Died : June 22, 1987, Los Angeles, California, United States Height : 1.75 m Spouse : Robyn Smith (m. 1980–1987), Phyllis Potter (m. 1933–1954) Quotes I just put my feet in the air and move them around. The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any. The higher up you go, the more mistakes you are allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it's considered to be your style. The Paris Review The way Fred Astaire sings it, “By Myself” is “the jauntiest, happiest breakup song ever written.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi94AT72CAc How the Unflappable Fred Asta