Vera Lynn
Acting

Vera Lynn

Born 1917-03-20 · East Ham, London, England, UK · Died 2020-06-18

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.

ActorCast

Known for

The Paul Daniels Magic Show★ 7.7Viewing moment
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
1979 · Series
One Exciting Night★ 6Viewing moment
One Exciting Night
1944
13 Hours That Saved Britain★ 5Viewing moment
13 Hours That Saved Britain
2011
Venus fra Vestø★ 5.6Viewing moment
Venus fra Vestø
1962
Songs That Won the War★ 8Viewing moment
Songs That Won the War
1994
We'll Meet Again★ 6Viewing moment
We'll Meet Again
1943
Rhythm Serenade★ 6.5Viewing moment
Rhythm Serenade
1943
Dame Vera Lynn at the BBCViewing moment
Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC
2020
A Picture of Britain★ 7.5Viewing moment
A Picture of Britain
2005 · Series

Frequent collaborators

Frederick LeisterFrederick LeisterNicholas ParsonsNicholas ParsonsBetty JardineBetty JardineHonor BlackmanHonor BlackmanEdward ChapmanEdward ChapmanMary ClareMary ClareRichard WattisRichard WattisMalene SchwartzMalene Schwartz