Person Details

Birthday: 1917-03-20 18:29:59

Death: 2020-06-18 18:29:59

Aliases: Vera Margaret Welch

Gender: Female

Place of birth: East Ham, London, England, UK

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Movie Involvements: 6

TV Involvements: 3


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Biography

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.

Most Famous Work

The One Show
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5

The One Show

(2006) Self
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
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8
Legends
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5

Legends

(2006) Self (archive footage)
13 Hours That Saved Britain
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6
We'll Meet Again
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6

We'll Meet Again

(1943) Peggy Brown
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
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0

The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom

(2011) Old Lady that sang During the War
Songs That Won the War
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8

Songs That Won the War

(1994) Herself/Presenter
Rhythm Serenade
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7

Rhythm Serenade

(1943) Ann Martin

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