Bert Lahr

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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 MGM adaptation of The Wizard of Oz (1939). He was well known for his quick-witted humor and his work in burlesque and vaudeville and on Broadway.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 13, 1895 (New York City), Died December 4, 1967 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Decca	81314		8/12/1951	Vaudeville ain't dead	Bert Lahr		vocalist
Decca	81318		8/12/1951	The clown	Bert Lahr		vocalist

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ISNI: 0000 0000 8116 1623 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000081161623

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/123605

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