Bert Lahr

Bert Lahr

Deceased · Born: Aug 13, 1895 · Died: Dec 4, 1967

Known For

The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz
Flying HighFlying High
Ship AhoyShip Ahoy
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of MagicThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic

Personal Details

BornAug 13, 1895 New York City, New York, United States
Spouse

  • Mildred Schroeder

    ( Feb 11, 1940 to Dec 4, 1967 )

  • Mercedes Delpino

    ( Aug 29, 1919 to Nov 2, 1939 )
Parents
  • Jacob Lahrheim
  • Augusta Lahrheim

Biography

Bert Lahr, a renowned American actor and comedian, was born Irving Lahrheim on August 13, 1895, and passed away on December 4, 1967. Throughout his illustrious career, Lahr left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, with his most iconic roles including the Cowardly Lion and Zeke, a farmworker, in the 1939 cinematic masterpiece, The Wizard of Oz.

In addition to his work in the film industry, Lahr was equally accomplished in various other genres, such as burlesque, vaudeville, and Broadway productions.

Career

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1974
That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment! as (archive footage)
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1968
The Night They Raided Minsky's
The Night They Raided Minsky's as Professor Spats
{"id":168157,"title":"The Fantasticks","year":"1964","character":"Ben Hucklebee","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-fantasticks-1964","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_168157.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_168157.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
The Fantasticks
The Fantasticks as Ben Hucklebee
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The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy as The Commander (archive footage)
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1963
The Sound of Laughter
The Sound of Laughter as Egbert Bunting / Roland Montague
{"id":174188,"title":"The Great Waltz","year":"1955","character":"Hans Ebesteder","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-waltz-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174188.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174188.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
The Great Waltz
The Great Waltz as Hans Ebesteder
{"id":67102,"title":"The Second Greatest Sex","year":"1955","character":"Job McClure","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-second-greatest-sex","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67102.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67102.jpg"},"released":1}
The Second Greatest Sex
The Second Greatest Sex as Job McClure
{"id":186707,"title":"The Colgate Comedy Hour","year":"1954","character":"Moonface","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-colgate-comedy-hour","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186707.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186707.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour as Moonface
{"id":67358,"title":"Rose Marie","year":"1954","character":"Barney McCorkle","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rose-marie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/369ofj0vn540.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/369ofj0vn540.jpg"},"released":1}
Rose Marie
Rose Marie as Barney McCorkle
{"id":186861,"title":"Mister Universe","year":"1951","character":"Joe Pulaski","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mister-universe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186861.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186861.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Mister Universe
Mister Universe as Joe Pulaski
{"id":69049,"title":"Always Leave Them Laughing","year":"1949","character":"Eddie Eagen","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/always-leave-them-laughing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69049.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69049.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Always Leave Them Laughing
Always Leave Them Laughing as Eddie Eagen
{"id":103834779,"title":"The Philco Television Playhouse","year":1948,"character":"Skid Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-philco-television-playhouse","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834779.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834779.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse as Skid Johnson
{"id":82962,"title":"Meet the People","year":"1944","character":"Commander","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/meet-the-people","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82962.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82962.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
Meet the People
Meet the People as Commander
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1942
Sing Your Worries Away
Sing Your Worries Away as Clarence 'Chow' Brewster
{"id":83015,"title":"Ship Ahoy","year":"1942","character":"Skip Owens","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/ship-ahoy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83015.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83015.jpg"},"released":1}
Ship Ahoy
Ship Ahoy as Skip Owens
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1939
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz as "Zeke" / Cowardly Lion
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1938
Zaza
Zaza as Cascart
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Just Around the Corner
Just Around the Corner as Gus
{"id":72684,"title":"Josette","year":"1938","character":"Barney Barnaby","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/josette","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72684.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72684.jpg"},"released":1}
Josette
Josette as Barney Barnaby
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1937
Merry-Go-Round of 1938
Merry-Go-Round of 1938 as Bert
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Love and Hisses
Love and Hisses as Sugar Boles
{"id":75300,"title":"Flying High","year":"1931","character":"Emil 'Rusty' Krouse","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/flying-high","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75300.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
Flying High
Flying High as Emil 'Rusty' Krouse
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2008
Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge
Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge
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1990
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic