Quick Facts
Born:
1917-03-20
Birthplace:
East Ham, London, England, UK
Credits:
16 Total Roles
Vera Lynn
Acting
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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
The One Show
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13 Hours That Saved Britain
Witness
Venus fra Vestø
Self
Wogan
Self
One Exciting Night
Vera Baker
We'll Meet Again
Peggy Brown
An Audience with...
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Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC
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Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom MOVIE | Old Lady that sang During the War |
| 2011 | Entertaining the Troops MOVIE | Self - Contributor |
| 2011 | 13 Hours That Saved Britain MOVIE | Witness |
| 2006 | Legends TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2006 | The One Show TV | Self |
| 2005 | A Picture of Britain TV | Self |
| 1994 | Songs That Won the War MOVIE | Herself/Presenter |
| 1986 | Chasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music TV | Self |
| 1982 | Wogan TV | Self |