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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 (1895-1967) was a versatile performer who starred in burlesque, vaudeville, Broadway, and movies. He is best known for playing the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz (1939) and writing additional dialogue for the film.
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
Jun 4, 2024 · Bert Lahr (born August 13, 1895, New York, New York, U.S.—died December 4, 1967, New York City) was an American stage and screen actor who was best known for his dynamic portrayal of the Cowardly Lion in the film The Wizard of Oz (1939).
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.
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- December 4, 1967
Bert Lahr's most iconic and enduring creation was his Dutch comedian character, which he cleverly crafted by drawing inspiration from his own German-Jewish heritage.
One of the leading burlesque and vaudeville stars who went on to Broadway musical comedies, Bert Lahr had a film career highlighted by his delightful turn as the Cowardly Lion in the now-classic 1939 version of "The Wizard of Oz."
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Restored and remastered for stereo from the original music recordings. Bert Lahr's showcase number from The Wizard of Oz as you've never heard it before.
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