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Arthur Freed (September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) was an American lyricist and a Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi. Both films were musicals, and both were directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Arthur Freed (born September 9, 1894, Charleston, S.C., U.S.—died April 12, 1973, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American film producer who reshaped the visual style and narrative structure of the musical comedy genre.
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Overview. Born. September 9, 1894 · Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Died. April 12, 1973 · Los Angeles, California, USA (heart attack) Birth name. Arthur Grossman. Mini Bio. Producer, songwriter and author, brother to Ralph Freed, Walter and Ruth Freed.
- September 9, 1894
- April 12, 1973
Apr 13, 1973 · HOLLYWOOD, April 12 (AP) —Arthur Freed, the film producer who won Academy Awards for the musicals “An American in Paris” (1951), and “Gigi” (1958), died today of a heart attack. He was 78 years...
Arthur Freed (September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) was an American lyricist and a Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi.
Albert James "Alan" Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965) was an American disc jockey. He also produced and promoted large traveling concerts with various acts, helping to spread the importance of rock and roll music throughout North America. In 1986, Freed was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His "role in breaking down ...
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.
