Arthur Freed
- Known for
- Production
- Born
- September 9, 1894
- Died
- April 12, 1973 (aged 78)
- Birthplace
- Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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!
Known For
Filmography
Light in the Piazza
Movie · Producer
The Subterraneans
Movie · Producer
Bells Are Ringing
Movie · Producer
Gigi
Movie · Producer
Silk Stockings
Movie · Producer
Invitation to the Dance
Movie · Producer
Kismet
Movie · Producer
It's Always Fair Weather
Movie · Producer
Brigadoon
Movie · Producer
The Band Wagon
Movie · Producer
The Oscars
TV · Producer · 5 eps
Singin' in the Rain
Movie · Producer
The Belle of New York
Movie · Producer
An American in Paris
Movie · Producer
Royal Wedding
Movie · Producer
Show Boat
Movie · Producer
Pagan Love Song
Movie · Producer
Annie Get Your Gun
Movie · Producer
Crisis
Movie · Producer
Any Number Can Play
Movie · Producer
On the Town
Movie · Producer
The Barkleys of Broadway
Movie · Producer
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Movie · Producer
The Pirate
Movie · Producer
Easter Parade
Movie · Producer
Summer Holiday
Movie · Producer
Words and Music
Movie · Producer
Good News
Movie · Producer
Till the Clouds Roll By
Movie · Producer
The Harvey Girls
Movie · Producer
Ziegfeld Follies
Movie · Producer
Yolanda and the Thief
Movie · Producer
The Clock
Movie · Producer
Meet Me in St. Louis
Movie · Producer
Meet the People
Movie · Executive Producer
Girl Crazy
Movie · Producer
Du Barry Was a Lady
Movie · Producer
Cabin in the Sky
Movie · Producer
Best Foot Forward
Movie · Producer
Panama Hattie
Movie · Producer
For Me and My Gal
Movie · Producer
Babes on Broadway
Movie · Producer
Lady Be Good
Movie · Producer
Strike Up the Band
Movie · Producer
Little Nellie Kelly
Movie · Producer
Babes in Arms
Movie · Producer