Fred Astaire, known for his dazzling dance work in scores of memorable films and on television, is honored at this ninth celebration of the American Film Insitute's recognition of screen artists through the bestowal of its Life Achievement Award. The program was taped at a black-tie testimonial dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on April 10, 1981.
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AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire Cast
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Fred Astaire
He was 100, 88 years old when he died
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Charlton Heston
He was 76, 84 years old when he died
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James Cagney
He was 100, 86 years old when he died
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Mikhail Baryshnikov
He was 51, now 76 years old
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Gene Kelly
He was 87, 83 years old when he died
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Audrey Hepburn
She was 70, 63 years old when she died
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David Niven
He was 89, 73 years old when he died
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Bob Fosse
He was 72, 60 years old when he died
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Eleanor Powell
She was 87, 69 years old when she died
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Cyd Charisse
She was 77, 86 years old when she died
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Barrie Chase
She was 66, now 91 years old
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Hermes Pan
He was 89, 80 years old when he died
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AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire Crew
