People named Bert Lahr

Bert Lahr was an American actor, comedian, and vaudevillian, best known for his portrayal of the Cowardly Lion in the classic film, "The Wizard of Oz" (1939). Born Irving Lahrheim on August 13, 1895, in New York City, Lahr began his career in show business as a vaudeville performer. He quickly rose to fame for his eccentric and comedic performances, earning him the nickname "The Funniest Man in the World." Lahr made his Broadway debut in 1927 in the musical "Harry Delmar's Revels," which led to a successful career in theater. He went on to appear in several Broadway productions, including "The Show is On" (1936) and "DuBarry Was a Lady" (1939). Lahr's film career began in the early 1930s with small roles in films like "Flying High" (1931) and "Merry-Go-Round" (1932), but it was his role as the Cowardly Lion in "The Wizard of Oz" that made him a household name. Throughout his career, Lahr appeared in more than 50 films and several television shows, including "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." He was known for his unique comedic style, which often involved physical humor and witty one-liners. Lahr passed away on December 4, 1967, at the age of 72, but his legacy as one of the greatest comedians of all time lives on today.

Bert W Lahr of Tovey, Christian County, IL was born on February 11, 1943, and died at age 60 years old on July 22, 2003.