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Irving Lahrheim (August 13, 1895 – December 4, 1967), known professionally as Bert Lahr, was an American stage and screen actor and comedian. He was best known for his role as the Cowardly Lion, as well as his counterpart Kansas farmworker "Zeke", in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer adaptation of The Wizard of Oz (1939).
Bert Lahr. Actor: The Wizard of Oz. Fittingly known to be a "Leo" for his horoscope, Bert Lahr is always remembered as the Cowardly Lion in (and the farmer "Zeke") The Wizard of Oz (1939). But during his acting career, he has been known for being in burlesque, vaudeville, and Broadway.
Oct 3, 2024 · Bert Lahr, American stage and screen actor who was best known for his dynamic portrayal of the Cowardly Lion in the film The Wizard of Oz. Lahr was a star of burlesque and vaudeville and a comedy favorite on Broadway before being cast in the iconic role, after which he returned to the stage.
Bert Lahr. Actor: The Wizard of Oz. Fittingly known to be a "Leo" for his horoscope, Bert Lahr is always remembered as the Cowardly Lion in (and the farmer "Zeke") The Wizard of Oz (1939). But during his acting career, he has been known for being in burlesque, vaudeville, and Broadway.
Bert Lahr was a legendary American comedian, best known for portraying the iconic Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz.
Jun 8, 2018 · Bert Lahr (1895-1967) was a popular burlesque and vaudeville performer and an actor and comedian in musical comedy, film, and television. Bert Lahr (Irving Lahrheim), born on August 13, 1895, in Yorkville, New York, was the son of Jacob Lahrheim, a German immigrant and third generation upholsterer, and his wife Augusta.
Lahr, Bert (1895-1967) Vaudeville comedian Bert Lahr devoted most of his six decade career to portraying hapless, reckless, and uproariously funny characters who came to life through the contortions of his "India rubber face" and his exaggerated pantomime.
Jan 22, 2013 · Notes on a Cowardly Lion is John Lahr’s masterwork: an all-encompassing biography of his father, the comedian and performer Bert Lahr. Best known as the Cowardly Lion in MGM’s classic The...
Bert Lahr (born Irving Lahrheim; August 13, 1895 – December 4, 1967) was an American actor and comedian. Lahr is remembered today for his roles as the Cowardly Lion and the farmworker Zeke in the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, but was also well-known for work in burlesque, vaudeville, and on Broadway.
May 31, 2024 · In 1939, Bert Lahr landed the role of a lifetime when he was cast as the Cowardly Lion in the iconic film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Lahr’s comedic timing, physicality, and larger-than-life persona brought the character to life in a way that captivated audiences around the world.
