Arthur Freed

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. 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!

Known For

The Broadway Melody

as Bystander in Rehearsal Room (uncredited)

The Oscars

as Self

That's Entertainment, Part II

as (archive footage)

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic

as Self (archive footage)

Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood

as Self (archive footage)

Judy Garland: By Myself

as Self (archive footage)

The Song Writers' Revue

as Himself

Easter Parade: On the Avenue

as Self (Archive Footage)

Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk

as Self (Archive Footage)