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Arthur Freed

Known For
Production
Born
September 9, 1894 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Died
April 12, 1973
Active Years
1929–2025 (97 Years)
Total Credits
77 credits in database
Production Born Sep 9, 1894 Died Apr 12, 1973 Charleston, South Carolina, USA 77 credits
77
Total Credits
1929–2025
97 Years Career Span
28
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Arthur Freed works in production. Born September 9, 1894 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Died April 12, 1973. Archytele tracks 77 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
Singin' in the Rain · Original Music Composer
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
Judy Garland: By Myself
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and SilkSingin' in the Rain · Original Music Composer
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
That's Entertainment, Part II
Light in the Piazza · Producer
Bells Are Ringing · ProducerThe Subterraneans · Producer
Gigi · Producer
Silk Stockings · Producer
Invitation to the Dance · Producer
MGM ParadeIt's Always Fair Weather · ProducerKismet · Producer
Brigadoon · Producer
The OscarsThe Oscars · ProducerThe Band Wagon · Producer
Singin' in the Rain · ProducerSingin' in the Rain · LyricistThe Belle of New York · Producer
An American in Paris · ProducerRoyal Wedding · ProducerShow Boat · Producer
Annie Get Your Gun · ProducerCrisis · ProducerPagan Love Song · Producer
On the Town · ProducerThe Barkleys of Broadway · ProducerTake Me Out to the Ball Game · ProducerAny Number Can Play · Producer
The Pirate · ProducerEaster Parade · ProducerWords and Music · ProducerSummer Holiday · Producer
Good News · Producer
The Harvey Girls · ProducerTill the Clouds Roll By · Producer
The Clock · ProducerZiegfeld Follies · ProducerZiegfeld Follies · SongsZiegfeld Follies · LyricistYolanda and the Thief · Producer
Meet Me in St. Louis · ProducerMeet the People · Executive ProducerMeet the People · Producer
Du Barry Was a Lady · ProducerCabin in the Sky · ProducerGirl Crazy · ProducerBest Foot Forward · Producer
For Me and My Gal · ProducerPanama Hattie · Producer
Babes on Broadway · ProducerLady Be Good · Producer
Strike Up the Band · ProducerLittle Nellie Kelly · Producer
Babes in Arms · Producer
Broadway Melody of 1938 · Original Music ComposerBroadway Melody of 1938 · Songs

Full Filmography

77 titles
  • Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Singin' in the Rain (2008) Original Music Composer
  • Easter Parade: On the Avenue (2005) as Self (Archive Footage)
  • Judy Garland: By Myself (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk (2003) as Self (archive footage)
  • Singin' in the Rain (2003) Original Music Composer
  • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990) as Self (archive footage)
  • That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
  • Advertisement
  • 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
  • MGM Parade (1955) as Self
  • It's Always Fair Weather (1955) Producer
  • Kismet (1955) Producer
  • Brigadoon (1954) Producer
  • The Oscars (1953) as Self
  • The Oscars (1953) Producer
  • The Band Wagon (1953) Producer
  • Singin' in the Rain (1952) Producer
  • Singin' in the Rain (1952) Lyricist
  • The Belle of New York (1952) Producer
  • An American in Paris (1951) Producer
  • Royal Wedding (1951) Producer
  • Show Boat (1951) Producer
  • Annie Get Your Gun (1950) Producer
  • Crisis (1950) Producer
  • Pagan Love Song (1950) Producer
  • On the Town (1949) Producer
  • The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) Producer
  • Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) Producer
  • Any Number Can Play (1949) Producer
  • The Pirate (1948) Producer
  • Easter Parade (1948) Producer
  • Words and Music (1948) Producer
  • Summer Holiday (1948) Producer
  • Good News (1947) Producer
  • The Harvey Girls (1946) Producer
  • Till the Clouds Roll By (1946) Producer
  • The Clock (1945) Producer
  • Ziegfeld Follies (1945) Producer
  • Ziegfeld Follies (1945) Songs
  • Ziegfeld Follies (1945) Lyricist
  • Yolanda and the Thief (1945) Producer
  • Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) Producer
  • Meet the People (1944) Executive Producer
  • Meet the People (1944) Producer
  • Du Barry Was a Lady (1943) Producer
  • Cabin in the Sky (1943) Producer
  • Girl Crazy (1943) Producer
  • Best Foot Forward (1943) Producer
  • For Me and My Gal (1942) Producer
  • Panama Hattie (1942) Producer
  • Babes on Broadway (1941) Producer
  • Lady Be Good (1941) Producer
  • Strike Up the Band (1940) Producer
  • Little Nellie Kelly (1940) Producer
  • Babes in Arms (1939) Producer
  • Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937) Original Music Composer
  • Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937) Songs
  • Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935) Lyricist
  • The Hot Choc-late Soldiers (1934) Music
  • Hollywood Party (1934) Original Music Composer
  • Hollywood Party (1934) Lyricist
  • Sadie McKee (1934) Songs
  • Dancing Lady (1933) Lyricist
  • Lord Byron of Broadway (1930) Lyricist
  • Good News (1930) Lyricist
  • Those Three French Girls (1930) Story
  • Those Three French Girls (1930) Lyricist
  • A Lady's Morals (1930) Lyricist
  • The Broadway Melody (1929) as Bystander in Rehearsal Room (uncredited)
  • The Broadway Melody (1929) Lyricist
  • The Hollywood Revue of 1929 (1929) Lyricist
  • The Song Writers' Revue (1929) as Himself

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Arthur Freed best known for?

Arthur Freed is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including That's Entertainment, Part II (1976), Light in the Piazza (1962), Bells Are Ringing (1960), Gigi (1958).

When and where was Arthur Freed born?

Arthur Freed was born on September 9, 1894 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. They passed away on April 12, 1973.

How many credits does Arthur Freed have?

Arthur Freed has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 2025.

What is Arthur Freed's background in cinema and television?

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 sh...

Arthur Freed by the numbers

77credits
74films
3TV series
1929–2025active years

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