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Arthur Freed

Born Charleston, South Carolina, USA 27 credits available

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!

Arthur Freed is known for work in production across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Judy Garland: By Myself (2004), The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990), The Broadway Melody (1929), The Oscars (1953), Singin' in the Rain (1952), MGM Parade (1955), An American in Paris (1951), Meet Me in St. Louis (1944). The recorded credits span 1929 to 2025, including 25 movies and 2 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forProduction
Movies25
TV shows2
Active years represented1929–2025
Place of birthCharleston, South Carolina, USA
Died

Known for

27 titles