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Arthur Freed (September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) [1] 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.
His Academy Award winning films include An American in Paris (1951), _Gigi (1958)_ and Irving Thalberg Awards. In 1964, he became President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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- Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
Best Picture. An American in Paris. 1968 Winner Honorary Award. For distinguished service to the Academy and the production of six top-rated Awards telecasts. 1952 Winner Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
- September 9, 1894
- April 12, 1973
Sep 5, 2024 · 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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His films twice won the Academy Award for Best Picture: 'An American in Paris' in 1951 and 'Gigi' in 1958. He was responsible for many other Hollywood musical classics including 'Babes in Arms' in 1939, 'Meet Me in St. Louis' in 1944, ' Easter Parade' in 1948, 'Annie Get Your Gun' in 1950 and 'Show Boat' in 1951.
