Fred Waring
Acting
Biography
Fred Waring was born on June 9, 1900 in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Oscar (1991), Du Barry Was a Lady (1943) and Varsity Show (1937). He was married to Virginia Merritt Clotfelter, Evelyn Nair and Dorothy MacAteer. He died on July 29, 1984 in State College, Pennsylvania, USA.
Born: June 9, 1900
Place of Birth: Tyrone, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For
What's My Line?
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Varsity Show
Winfield College students rebel against a stodgy professor who won't permit "swing" music be played in their varsity show. They appeal to a big Broadway alumnus and have him direct their show. What they don't know is that this "star's" last three shows were flops.
Melody Time
In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your hands in this witty feast for the eyes and ears.
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
Bing emcees and performs in this special Christmas show packed with guest stars including the cast of Hogan's Heroes, a comedy dog, and more.
Music Land
Walt Disney animation animated cartoon musical compilation ("The BIG Parade of MIRTH and MELODY"; "Offering hits re-released from 'Make Mine Music' and 'Melody Time'"; featuring cartoons from the 1946 musical, "Make Mine Music," and the 1948 musical "Melody Time") featuring Donald Duck, Joe Carioca, and other Disney cartoon characters, and also songs by Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, Frances Langford, Roy Rogers and Trigger, The Andrews Sisters (Laverne, Maxene, and Patty Andrews), Freddy Martin and his orchestra, Sons of the Pioneers, Jerry Colonna, and Ethel Smith
Syncopation
Benny and Flo are a husband-and-wife dance team starring in a new Broadway revue. When the show quickly flops, the two are forced to look for other employment and eventually find work in a nightclub, becoming famous in the process. But their relationship is tested when Flo attracts the attentions of a sophisticated millionaire playboy...
Waring's Pennsylvanians
Three musical numbers performed by Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians for Vitaphone.
Popular Science J-8-1
A variety of scientific subjects, including the laboratory of a plastic surgeon in London, and his method for applying permanent makeup; a new school for kiddies employing finger paint so they can express their urge to put things on paper; Army aviation, showing the latest development in blind landing. Produced in Cinecolor.
Filmography
as Orchestra Leader (archive footage)
as Self
as Fred Waring and His pennsylvanians
as Self
as Ernie Mason
as Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians
as Self