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Arthur Freed was an American lyricist and Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi. Both films were musicals. In addition, he produced and was also a co-lyricist for the now-iconic film Singin' in the Rain.
Birth Name
Arthur Grossman
Born
Sunday, 09 September 1894
Died
Thursday, 12 April 1973
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| American Masters | Self | 1986 |
| That's Entertainment, Part II | Clip from 'Song Writers' Revue' / (archive footage) | 1976 |
| Great Performances | Self | 1971 |
| MGM Parade | Self - Producer | 1955 |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | Self - Pianist / Self - Audience Bow | 1948 |
| The Clock | Man Who Gives Matches to Joe Allen in Penn Station | 1945 |
| The Song Writers' Revue | Himself / Self | 1929 |
| The Broadway Melody | Bystander in Rehearsal Room | 1929 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| American Masters | Self | 1986 |
| That's Entertainment, Part II | Clip from 'Song Writers' Revue' / (archive footage) | 1976 |
| Great Performances | Self | 1971 |
| MGM Parade | Self - Producer | 1955 |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | Self - Pianist / Self - Audience Bow | 1948 |
| The Clock | Man Who Gives Matches to Joe Allen in Penn Station | 1945 |
| The Song Writers' Revue | Himself / Self | 1929 |
| The Broadway Melody | Bystander in Rehearsal Room | 1929 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1959 | Oscar | Best Picture | Won |
| 1952 | Oscar | Best Picture | Won |
