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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.
- Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
- August 13, 1895
- 4 min
- December 4, 1967
May 1, 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).
Bert Lahr was a versatile actor who starred in burlesque, vaudeville, and Broadway, and was best known as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz (1939). He had a distinctive singing voice, a tragic personal life, and died of pneumonia in 1967.
- August 13, 1895
- December 4, 1967
Jun 8, 2018 · Learn about Bert Lahr, a popular burlesque and vaudeville performer and an actor and comedian in musical comedy, film, and television. He was known for his comic Dutchman character, his role as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, and his acclaimed performance in Waiting for Godot.
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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."
