- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 20, 1917
- Place of Birth
- East Ham, London, England, UK
- Died
- June 18, 2020
Vera Lynn
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.
Filmography
movieDame Vera Lynn at the BBC
2020 · Self
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
movieThe Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
2011 · Old Lady that sang During the War
movieEntertaining the Troops
2011 · Self - Contributor
movie13 Hours That Saved Britain
2011 · Witness
tvLegends
2006 · Self (archive footage)
tvThe One Show
2006 · Self
tvA Picture of Britain
2005
movieSongs That Won the War
1994 · Herself/Presenter
Chasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music
tvChasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music
1986
movieJuliana 75!
1984 · Self
tvWogan
1982 · Self
tvThe Paul Daniels Magic Show
1979 · Self
tvAn Audience with...
1978 · Self
movieVenus fra Vestø
1962
movieOne Exciting Night
1944 · Vera Baker
movieRhythm Serenade
1943 · Ann Martin
movieWe'll Meet Again
1943 · Peggy Brown