Vera Lynn

Vera Lynn

  • Birthday: 3/20/1917
  • Deathday: 6/18/2020
  • Place of birth: East Ham, London, England, UK
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Vera Margaret Welch

Biography

Dame Vera Lynn was an English singer-songwriter born Vera Margaret Welch on 20 March 1917. During World War II she toured India, Burma and Egypt, giving concerts for troops stationed there and gaining the nickname 'The Forces' Sweetheart'. Her 2009 album 'We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn' topped the UK album chart. At 92 she became the oldest artist to do so.

Filmography

13 Hours That Saved Britain
Release date: 4/20/2011

13 Hours That Saved Britain

Role(s): Witness

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One Exciting Night
Release date: 12/4/1944

One Exciting Night

Role(s): Vera Baker

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Venus fra Vestø
Release date: 12/21/1962

Venus fra Vestø

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Entertaining the Troops
Release date: 9/20/2011

Entertaining the Troops

Role(s): Self - Contributor

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Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC
Release date: 11/8/2020

Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC

Role(s): Self

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