Vera Lynn
Known for
Acting
Life
1917 – 2020 (aged 103)
Born in
East Ham, London, England, UK
Credits
View on IMDb8 acting credits
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.
Known For
13 Hours That Saved Britain
20 Apr 2011
Venus fra Vestø
21 Dec 1962
One Exciting Night
04 Dec 1944
We'll Meet Again
18 Jan 1943
Rhythm Serenade
11 Oct 1943
A Picture of Britain
05 Jun 2005
Filmography
2011
- The Unforgettable Norman Wisdomas Old Lady that sang During the War
- 13 Hours That Saved Britainas Witness
2005
- A Picture of Britain6 episodes
1986
1962
1944
- One Exciting Nightas Vera Baker
1943
- Rhythm Serenadeas Ann Martin
- We'll Meet Againas Peggy Brown