Arthur Freed
Biography
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!
Filmografi
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk2003 · Self (archive footage)
The Broadway Melody1929 · Bystander in Rehearsal Room (uncredited)
That's Entertainment, Part II1976 · (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gene Kelly: An American in Hollywood2025 · Self (archive footage)
Judy Garland: By Myself2004 · Self (archive footage)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic1990 · Self (archive footage)
The Song Writers' Revue1929 · Himself
Judy Garland
Mickey Rooney
Frank Sinatra
Clark Gable
Gene Kelly
Fred Astaire
Elizabeth Taylor
Bob Hope
Ann Miller
Lauren Bacall
Buddy Ebsen
Greta Garbo