Arthur Freed
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!
Acting
Movie
The Broadway Melody
as Bystander in Rehearsal Room (uncredited)
1929
TV
The Oscars
as Self
1953
Movie
That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage)
1976
Movie
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic
as Self (archive footage)
1990
Movie
Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
2025
Movie
The Song Writers' Revue
as Himself
1929
Movie
Judy Garland: By Myself
as Self (archive footage)
2004
Movie
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
as Self (Archive Footage)
2005
Movie
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
as Self (archive footage)
2003
TV
MGM Parade
as Self
1955
Crew
Movie
Singin' in the Rain
Producer
1952
Movie
An American in Paris
Producer
1951
Movie
Meet Me in St. Louis
Producer
1944
Movie
Gigi
Producer
1958
Movie
On the Town
Producer
1949
Movie
The Band Wagon
Producer
1953
Movie
Brigadoon
Producer
1954
Movie
The Broadway Melody
Lyricist
1929
Movie
Easter Parade
Producer
1948
Movie
Royal Wedding
Producer
1951
Movie
The Pirate
Producer
1948
Movie
Annie Get Your Gun
Producer
1950