Vera Lynn
Known for
Acting
Born
March 20, 1917
Birthplace
East Ham, London, England, UK
Died
June 18, 2020 (aged 103)
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.
Best known work
The One Show
2006
13 Hours That Saved Britain
2011
Wogan
1982
Venus fra Vestø
1962
The South Bank Show
1978
One Exciting Night
1944
We'll Meet Again
1943
Rhythm Serenade
1943
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
1979
An Audience with...
1978Filmography
2020
Dame Vera Lynn at the BBCas Self
2011
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdomas Old Lady that sang During the War
2011
Entertaining the Troopsas Self - Contributor
2011
13 Hours That Saved Britainas Witness
2006
2006
2005
1994
Songs That Won the Waras Herself/Presenter
1986
1984
Juliana 75!as Self
1982
1979
1978
1978
1962
1944
One Exciting Nightas Vera Baker
1943
Rhythm Serenadeas Ann Martin
1943
We'll Meet Againas Peggy Brown