Bert Lahr

Born: 1895-08-13

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Bert Lahr (born Irving Lahrheim; August 13, 1895 – December 4, 1967) was an American actor and comedian. Lahr is remembered today for his roles as the Cowardly Lion and the farmworker Zeke in the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, but was also well-known for work in burlesque, vaudeville, and on Broadway.

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Known For

The Wizard of Oz
That's Entertainment!
The Night They Raided Minsky's
The Big Parade of Comedy
Rose Marie
Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Ship Ahoy
The Fantasticks
The Dark Side of the Rainbow

Top Movie Credits

The Wizard of Oz "Zeke" / Cowardly Lion
That's Entertainment! (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Big Parade of Comedy The Commander (archive footage)
Rose Marie Barney McCorkle
Ship Ahoy Skip Owens
The Fantasticks Ben Hucklebee
The Dark Side of the Rainbow 'Zeke' (archive footage)