Portrait of Bert Lahr

Bert Lahr

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Aug 13 1895
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Death: Mon, Dec 04 1967
Bert Lahr is 72 years old
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Poster of To Oz! The Making of a Classic
To Oz! The Making of a Classic
Bert Lahr would have been no older than
72 in To Oz! The Making of a Classic
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Bert Lahr would have been no older than
72 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
as 'Self (archive)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge
Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge
Bert Lahr would have been no older than
72 in Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 18 2008
Poster of The Dark Side of the Rainbow
The Dark Side of the Rainbow
Bert Lahr would have been no older than
72 in The Dark Side of the Rainbow
as ''Zeke' (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jul 01 2000
Poster of The Dark Side of Oz
The Dark Side of Oz
Bert Lahr would have been no older than
72 in The Dark Side of Oz
as 'Zeke / Cowardly Lion (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 15 1995
Poster of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Bert Lahr would have been no older than
72 in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Feb 20 1990
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Bert Lahr would have been no older than
72 in That's Entertainment!
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of The Night They Raided Minsky's
The Night They Raided Minsky's
Bert Lahr would have been no older than
72 in The Night They Raided Minsky's
as 'Professor Spats'.
Sun, Dec 22 1968
Poster of The Fantasticks
The Fantasticks
Bert Lahr was
69 in The Fantasticks
as 'Ben Hucklebee'.
Sat, Oct 17 1964
Poster of The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy
Bert Lahr was
69 in The Big Parade of Comedy
as 'The Commander (archive footage)'.
Wed, Sep 02 1964
Poster of The Sound of Laughter
The Sound of Laughter
Bert Lahr was
68 in The Sound of Laughter
as 'Egbert Bunting / Roland Montague'.
Tue, Dec 17 1963
Poster of A Tale of Old Whiff
A Tale of Old Whiff
Bert Lahr was
64 in A Tale of Old Whiff
as 'voice'.
Wed, Jan 06 1960
Poster of The Great Waltz
The Great Waltz
Bert Lahr was
60 in The Great Waltz
as 'Hans Ebesteder'.
Fri, Nov 04 1955
Poster of The Second Greatest Sex
The Second Greatest Sex
Bert Lahr was
60 in The Second Greatest Sex
as 'Job McClure'.
Fri, Sep 30 1955
Poster of Rose Marie
Rose Marie
Bert Lahr was
58 in Rose Marie
as 'Barney McCorkle'.
Wed, Mar 03 1954
Poster of Anything Goes
Anything Goes
Bert Lahr was
58 in Anything Goes
as 'Moonface'.
Sun, Feb 28 1954
Poster of Mister Universe
Mister Universe
Bert Lahr was
55 in Mister Universe
as 'Joe Pulaski'.
Wed, Jan 10 1951
Poster of Always Leave Them Laughing
Always Leave Them Laughing
Bert Lahr was
54 in Always Leave Them Laughing
as 'Eddie Eagen'.
Sat, Nov 26 1949
Poster of Meet the People
Meet the People
Bert Lahr was
48 in Meet the People
as 'Commander'.
Thu, Jun 01 1944
Poster of Ship Ahoy
Ship Ahoy
Bert Lahr was
46 in Ship Ahoy
as 'Skip Owens'.
Thu, Apr 16 1942
Poster of Sing Your Worries Away
Sing Your Worries Away
Bert Lahr was
46 in Sing Your Worries Away
as 'Clarence 'Chow' Brewster'.
Fri, Mar 06 1942
Poster of The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
Bert Lahr was
44 in The Wizard of Oz
as '"Zeke" / Cowardly Lion'.
Tue, Aug 15 1939
Poster of Zaza
Zaza
Bert Lahr was
43 in Zaza
as 'Cascart'.
Thu, Dec 29 1938
Poster of Just Around the Corner
Just Around the Corner
Bert Lahr was
43 in Just Around the Corner
as 'Gus'.
Fri, Nov 11 1938
Poster of Josette
Josette
Bert Lahr was
42 in Josette
as 'Barney Barnaby'.
Fri, Jun 03 1938
Poster of Love and Hisses
Love and Hisses
Bert Lahr was
42 in Love and Hisses
as 'Sugar Boles'.
Tue, Dec 21 1937
Poster of Merry Go Round of 1938
Merry Go Round of 1938
Bert Lahr was
42 in Merry Go Round of 1938
as 'Bert'.
Sun, Nov 14 1937
Poster of Whose Baby Are You?
Whose Baby Are You?
Bert Lahr was
41 in Whose Baby Are You?
as 'Bert Halibut'.
Fri, Oct 02 1936
Poster of No More West
No More West
Bert Lahr was
38 in No More West
as 'Gunpowder Bert'.
Thu, Mar 29 1934
Poster of Henry the Ache
Henry the Ache
Bert Lahr was
38 in Henry the Ache
as 'King Henry VIII'.
Thu, Jan 25 1934
Poster of Hizzoner
Hizzoner
Bert Lahr was
38 in Hizzoner
as 'Bert Lahr, Cop'.
Fri, Nov 17 1933
Poster of Mr. Broadway
Mr. Broadway
Bert Lahr was
38 in Mr. Broadway
as 'Bert Lahr'.
Tue, Sep 12 1933
Poster of Flying High
Flying High
Bert Lahr was
36 in Flying High
as 'Emil 'Rusty' Krouse'.
Sat, Nov 14 1931
Poster of Faint Heart
Faint Heart
Bert Lahr was
34 in Faint Heart
as 'Rudolf'.
Sat, Dec 21 1929

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Summer Fun
Summer Fun
Bert Lahr was
70+ in Summer Fun
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 22 1966
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Bert Lahr was
68+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bert Lahr was
68+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Bert Lahr was
67+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Bert Lahr was
60+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self'.
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Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Bert Lahr was
57+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Mr. O'Malley'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Bert Lahr was
57+ in Omnibus
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Bert Lahr was
56+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Hucklebee'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Bert Lahr was
55+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Bert Lahr was
54+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Bert Lahr was
53+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
as 'Skid Johnson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Bert Lahr was
52+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self - Comedian, Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948