Vera Lynn
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
Mar 20, 1917 (109 years old)
Place of Birth
East Ham, London, England, UK
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
| 2020 | Dame Vera Lynn at the BBCSelf | |
| 2011 | 13 Hours That Saved BritainWitness | |
| 2011 | Entertaining the TroopsSelf - Contributor | |
| 2011 | The Unforgettable Norman WisdomOld Lady that sang During the War | |
| 2006 | The One ShowSelf | |
| 2006 | LegendsSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2005 | A Picture of Britain | |
| 1994 | Songs That Won the WarHerself/Presenter | |
| 1986 | Chasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music | |
| 1982 | WoganSelf | |
| 1979 | The Paul Daniels Magic ShowSelf | |
| 1978 | An Audience with...Self | |
| 1962 | Venus fra Vestø | |
| 1944 | One Exciting NightVera Baker | |
| 1943 | We'll Meet AgainPeggy Brown | |
| 1943 | Rhythm SerenadeAnn Martin |