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person_profile-Arthur Freed

Arthur Freed Died at age: 78

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

Arthur Freed

Date of Birth:

Sep 09, 1894

Country of birth:

USA

Died:

Apr 12, 1973

Biography of

Arthur Freed

    Producer, songwriter and author, brother to Ralph Freed, Walter and Ruth Freed. He was educated at the Phillips Exeter Academy, and became associated with Gus Edwardsmusical acts. He performed in vaudeville with Louis Silvers, with whom he wrote revues for New York restaurants. During World War I, he staged military shows, then managed a theatre, eventually producing his own musical shows, finally joining MGM under contract. His Academy Award winning films include An American in Paris (1951), _Gigi(1958)_ andIrving Thalberg Awards. In 1964, he became President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Joining ASCAP in 1924, his chief musical collaborator was Nacio Herb Brown, and also included Gus Arnheim, Al Hoffman and Harry Warren. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Hup234!

Photos of

Arthur Freed

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Filmography of

Arthur Freed

Found 4 Movies in total

Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood

Self (archive footage) ( Actor )

... 2025

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic

Self (archive footage) ( Actor )

... 1990

That's Entertainment, Part II

(archive footage) ( Actor )

... 1976

The Broadway Melody

Bystander in Rehearsal Room (uncredited) ( Actor )

Lyricist

... 1929