Arthur Freed
- Known for
- Production
- Born
- September 9, 1894
- Died
- April 12, 1973
- Birthplace
- Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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
Light in the Piazza 1962
Producer
Bells Are Ringing 1960
Producer
The Subterraneans 1960
Producer
Gigi 1958
Producer
Silk Stockings 1957
Producer
Invitation to the Dance 1956
Producer
Kismet 1955
Producer
It's Always Fair Weather 1955
Producer
Brigadoon 1954
Producer
The Band Wagon 1953
Producer
Singin' in the Rain 1952
Producer, Lyricist
The Belle of New York 1952
Producer
An American in Paris 1951
Producer
Show Boat 1951
Producer
Royal Wedding 1951
Producer
Pagan Love Song 1950
Producer
Crisis 1950
Producer
Annie Get Your Gun 1950
Producer
On the Town 1949
Producer
Any Number Can Play 1949
Producer
The Barkleys of Broadway 1949
Producer
Take Me Out to the Ball Game 1949
Producer
Words and Music 1948
Producer
Easter Parade 1948
Producer
The Pirate 1948
Producer
Summer Holiday 1948
Producer
Good News 1947
Producer
Till the Clouds Roll By 1946
Producer
The Harvey Girls 1946
Producer
Yolanda and the Thief 1945
Producer, Songs
Credits from TMDB.