Biography
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!
Filmography
Cast Credits
Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2025
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
Character: Self (Archive Footage)
MOVIE • 2005
Judy Garland: By Myself
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2004
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2003
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1990
That's Entertainment, Part II
Character: (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1976
The Oscars
Character: Self
TV • 1953
The Song Writers' Revue
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 1929
The Broadway Melody
Character: Bystander in Rehearsal Room (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1929
Crew
Crew Credits
Singin' in the Rain
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 2008
Singin' in the Rain
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 2003
Light in the Piazza
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1962
The Subterraneans
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1960
Bells Are Ringing
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1960
Gigi
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1958
Silk Stockings
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1957
Invitation to the Dance
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1956
Kismet
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1955
It's Always Fair Weather
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1955
Brigadoon
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1954
The Band Wagon
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1953
The Oscars
Role: Producer
TV • 1953
Singin' in the Rain
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1952
Singin' in the Rain
Role: Lyricist
MOVIE • 1952
The Belle of New York
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1952
An American in Paris
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1951
Show Boat
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1951
Royal Wedding
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1951
Pagan Love Song
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1950