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Arthur Freed

Producer, Writer, Actor, Additional Credits
Born September 9, 1894Died April 12, 1973 (78 years)
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!

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Royal Wedding
  • Good News
  • Till the Clouds Roll By

Known For

  • The Wizard of Oz
  • Singin' in the Rain
  • An American in Paris
  • Gigi
  • Meet Me in St. Louis
  • On the Town
  • The Band Wagon
  • Easter Parade
  • Brigadoon
  • Royal Wedding
  • The Pirate
  • Show Boat
  • Annie Get Your Gun
  • Silk Stockings
  • The Clock
  • Take Me Out to the Ball Game
  • It's Always Fair Weather
  • For Me and My Gal
  • Bells Are Ringing
  • Ziegfeld Follies
  • Cabin in the Sky
  • The Barkleys of Broadway
  • Babes in Arms
  • Till the Clouds Roll By

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