Arthur Freed

American lyricist and Hollywood film producer (1894-1973)

Arthur Freedwas an American lyricist and a Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi.

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Arthur Freedwas an American lyricist and a Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi. Both films were musicals, and both were directed by Vincente Minnelli. In addition, he produced the film Singin’ in the Rain, the soundtrack for which primarily consisted of songs he co-wrote earlier in his career.