Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers

Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers
Author: Original property rights holder: RKO Radio Pictures, Public Domain

Born 5/10/1899 and 6/16/1911

Died 1987 and 1995

 

Considered one of the greatest dance partnerships in history.

Acted (and danced!) in numerous movies and TV programs together, including Swing Time and Follow the Fleet.

Provided much needed joy to many during the Depression.

He won 4 Emmys and 2 Golden Globes; she, an Academy Award.

 

“Do it big, do it right and do it with style.”