Arthur Freed
Production
Born: September 9, 1894 · Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Died: April 12, 1973 (aged 78)
Highest Rated
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
Singin' in the Rain
1952
An American in Paris
1951
Meet Me in St. Louis
1944
Gigi
1958
On the Town
1949
The Band Wagon
1953
The Broadway Melody
1929
Brigadoon
1954
Easter Parade
1948
Royal Wedding
1951
The Pirate
1948
Annie Get Your Gun
1950
Movies (2)
Self / Appearances (7)
The Oscars
Self · 5 eps
MGM Parade
Self · 1 eps
Gene Kelly: An American in Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Self (archive footage)
Judy Garland: By Myself
Self (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Self (archive footage)
The Song Writers' Revue
Himself
Writing (12)
Singin' in the Rain
Lyricist
Ziegfeld Follies
Lyricist
Hollywood Party
Lyricist
The Broadway Melody
Lyricist
The Hollywood Revue of 1929
Lyricist
Lord Byron of Broadway
Lyricist
Dancing Lady
Lyricist
Broadway Melody of 1936
Lyricist
Good News
Lyricist
Those Three French Girls
Story
Those Three French Girls
Lyricist
A Lady's Morals
Lyricist
Producing (47)
The Oscars
Producer
Singin' in the Rain
Producer
An American in Paris
Producer
Gigi
Producer
On the Town
Producer
The Pirate
Producer
Meet Me in St. Louis
Producer
The Band Wagon
Producer
Brigadoon
Producer
Easter Parade
Producer
Till the Clouds Roll By
Producer
Show Boat
Producer
Silk Stockings
Producer
Annie Get Your Gun
Producer
Royal Wedding
Producer
The Harvey Girls
Producer
Ziegfeld Follies
Producer
Babes in Arms
Producer
It's Always Fair Weather
Producer
The Clock
Producer
Bells Are Ringing
Producer
Du Barry Was a Lady
Producer
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Producer
The Barkleys of Broadway
Producer
Babes on Broadway
Producer
Light in the Piazza
Producer
Cabin in the Sky
Producer
Words and Music
Producer
Lady Be Good
Producer
Yolanda and the Thief
Producer
Kismet
Producer
The Subterraneans
Producer
Strike Up the Band
Producer
For Me and My Gal
Producer
Best Foot Forward
Producer
Panama Hattie
Producer
Good News
Producer
Any Number Can Play
Producer
Meet the People
Executive Producer
Meet the People
Producer
Girl Crazy
Producer
Little Nellie Kelly
Producer
The Belle of New York
Producer
Summer Holiday
Producer
Crisis
Producer
Pagan Love Song
Producer
Invitation to the Dance
Producer
Other Crew (8)
Ziegfeld Follies
Songs
Hollywood Party
Original Music Composer
Sadie McKee
Songs
Broadway Melody of 1938
Original Music Composer
Broadway Melody of 1938
Songs
The Hot Choc-late Soldiers
Music
Singin' in the Rain
Original Music Composer
Singin' in the Rain
Original Music Composer