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Arthur Freed was born on September 9, 1894 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States and was credited as a film producer, composer and screenwriter. Death is recorded on April 12, 1973, at the age of 78. Awards on record include Academy Award for Best Picture (1952, 1959) and Academy Honorary Award (1968).
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
- Occupation
- film producer / composer / screenwriter / actor / lyricist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1952 Academy Award for Best Picture
- 1959 Academy Award for Best Picture
- 1968 Academy Honorary Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Arthur Freed born?
Born September 9, 1894.
When did Arthur Freed die?
Died April 12, 1973, aged 78.
Where was Arthur Freed from?
Arthur Freed was from Charleston, South Carolina, United States.
What did Arthur Freed do?
Arthur Freed worked as film producer, composer, screenwriter, actor, lyricist.
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