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My Take
Arthur Freed fascinates me as the architect behind Hollywood's golden musicals. A lyricist who became the producer steering MGM's legendary Freed Unit, he assembled talent and let it shine rather than seeking the spotlight himself. Two Best Picture wins for An American in Paris and Gigi, plus an honorary Oscar, speak to a rare gift for orchestrating dreams on screen. I admire producers who understand that their job is enabling other people's genius, and few embodied that as fully as Freed. His Charleston roots and quiet authority make him one of the most underrated giants of that era to me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Arthur Freed
- Name (Japanese)
- アーサー・フリード
- Reading
- あーさー・ふりーど
- Born
- September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Horse
- Origin
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film producer / composer / screenwriter / actor / lyricist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1952 Academy Award for Best Picture
- 1959 Academy Award for Best Picture
- 1968 Academy Honorary Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Arthur Freed born?
September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973.
Where is Arthur Freed from?
Arthur Freed is from Charleston, South Carolina, United States.
What does Arthur Freed do?
Arthur Freed works as film producer, composer, screenwriter, actor, lyricist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.