Fred Astaire Autographs
Fred Astaire was one of Hollywood's most iconic dancers and actors, revolutionizing the movie musical genre in the 1930s and beyond. Born Frederick Austerlitz in 1899 in Omaha, Nebraska, Astaire began his entertainment career as a child performer in vaudeville with his sister Adele. After achieving success on Broadway, he set his sights on Hollywood, making his film debut in 1933's "Dancing Lady" alongside Joan Crawford.
Astaire's career truly took off when he was paired with Ginger Rogers for 1933's "Flying Down to Rio." The duo went on to make nine more films together for RKO Pictures, including classics like "Top Hat" (1935), "Swing Time" (1936), and "Shall We Dance" (1937). These movies, featuring Astaire's elegant dance style and impeccable comedic timing, helped define the golden age of Hollywood musicals. Even after parting ways with Rogers, Astaire continued to dazzle audiences in films like "Easter Parade" (1948) with Judy Garland, "Royal Wedding" (1951), and "The Band Wagon" (1953) with Cyd Charisse.
As Astaire aged, he successfully transitioned into non-musical roles, earning acclaim for dramatic performances in films like "On the Beach" (1959) and "The Towering Inferno" (1974), for which he received an Academy Award nomination. He made his final film appearance in the 1981 supernatural thriller "Ghost Story." Throughout his long and illustrious career, Astaire appeared in over 40 films, revolutionized dance on screen, and became one of the most beloved entertainers in American history. His influence on dance and film continues to be felt decades after his passing in 1987.
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Current items with a signature of Fred Astaire
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Traded items with a signature of Fred Astaire
The most expensive item with a signature of Fred Astaire (2023 Topps Sterling Fred Astaire Cut SIGNATURE #1/1 Icon) was sold in September 2024 for $999.99 while the cheapest item (Fred Astaire #3 Art Card Limited 28/50 Edward Vela Signed (Movies Actor)) found a new owner for $0.99 in May 2026. The month with the most items sold (6) was July 2025 with an average selling price of $455.99 for an autographed item of Fred Astaire. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in January 2021 with $995.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $4.25 was April 2019. In average, an autographed item from Fred Astaire is worth $64.99.
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