Arthur Freed
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!
Filmography (24)
Gigi
Silk Stockings
Invitation to the Dance
It's Always Fair Weather
Brigadoon
The Band Wagon
Singin' in the Rain
An American in Paris
Royal Wedding
On the Town
Words and Music
The Pirate
Easter Parade
Ziegfeld Follies
Girl Crazy
Cabin in the Sky
Panama Hattie
Babes on Broadway
Lady Be Good
Strike Up the Band
Babes in Arms
Broadway Melody of 1938
Broadway Melody of 1936
