Alan Freed
Known For
Acting
Born
1921-12-15 in Windber, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
1965-01-20
Biography
Albert James "Alan" Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965) was an American disc jockey. He also produced and promoted large traveling concerts with various acts, helping to spread the importance of rock and roll music throughout North America.
Most Known For
Little Richard: I Am Everything
as Self (archive footage)
Rock, Rock, Rock!
as Alan Freed
Go, Johnny, Go!
as Himself
Rock Around the Clock
as Himself
Don't Knock The Rock
as Himself
Mister Rock and Roll
as Self
Rock and Roll: The Early Days
as Himself
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
as Self (archive footage)