Bert Lahr
Biography
Bert Lahr was an American actor and comedian. Born on August 13, 1895, in New York City, New York, USA, he is known for his work in various entertainment fields. Lahr's career spanned burlesque, vaudeville, and Broadway, in addition to film. He is remembered for his roles in movies, particularly in one notable 1939 film. Lahr's known credits total 52. He passed away on December 4, 1967, at the age of 72. Bert Lahr is also known by the alias Irving.
Career overview
Bert Lahr was an American actor and comedian. He began his career in the entertainment industry, working in various forms of live performance. Lahr's work in burlesque, vaudeville, and on Broadway showcased his comedic talents and helped establish him as a skilled performer.
Lahr's film career included work in the movie industry. He appeared in a notable film released in 1939. This movie is remembered for its memorable characters and iconic scenes. Lahr's performance in this film has contributed to his enduring legacy as a talented actor and comedian.
Throughout his acting career, Lahr accumulated a significant number of known credits. He worked in the entertainment industry for many years, earning recognition for his work in film and live performance.
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- The Wizard of Oz at Sphere (2025) as Zeke (archive footage)
- Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- To Oz! The Making of a Classic (2009) as Self
- Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- The Dark Side of the Rainbow (2000) as 'Zeke' (archive footage)
- Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults (1997) as Self (Archival Footage)
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990) as Self (archive footage)
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
- That's Entertainment! (1974) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968) as Professor Spats
- Summer Fun (1966)
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) as The Commander (archive footage)
- The Fantasticks (1964) as Ben Hucklebee
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- The Sound of Laughter (1963) as Egbert Bunting / Roland Montague
- A Tale of Old Whiff (1960) as voice
- Startime (1959) as Tom Hopkins
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self
- MGM Parade (1955)
- The Second Greatest Sex (1955) as Job McClure
- The Great Waltz (1955) as Hans Ebesteder
- Anything Goes (1954) as Moonface
- Rose Marie (1954) as Barney McCorkle
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Mr. O'Malley
- Omnibus (1952)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Hucklebee
- Mister Universe (1951) as Joe Pulaski
- The Ezio Pinza Show (1951) as Self
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Always Leave Them Laughing (1949) as Eddie Eagen
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Skid Johnson
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Meet the People (1944) as Commander
- Ship Ahoy (1942) as Skip Owens
- Sing Your Worries Away (1942) as Clarence 'Chow' Brewster
- The Wizard of Oz (1939) as "Zeke" / Cowardly Lion
- Zaza (1939) as Cascart
- Just Around the Corner (1938) as Gus
- Josette (1938) as Barney Barnaby
- Love and Hisses (1937) as Sugar Boles
- Merry Go Round of 1938 (1937) as Bert
- Whose Baby Are You? (1936) as Bert Halibut
- Boy, Oh Boy (1936) as The Butler
- No More West (1934) as Gunpowder Bert
- Henry the Ache (1934) as King Henry VIII
- Hizzoner (1933) as Bert Lahr, Cop
- Mr. Broadway (1933) as Bert Lahr
- Flying High (1931) as Emil 'Rusty' Krouse
- Faint Heart (1929) as Rudolf
- Oz as Self / Cowardly Lion (archive footage)