Vera Lynn
Acting
Born: 1917-03-20 in East Ham, London, England, UK
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.
Known For
The One Show
Self
Wogan
Self
An Audience with...
Self
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
Self
Legends
Self (archive footage)
Juliana 75!
Self
13 Hours That Saved Britain
Witness
A Picture of Britain
One Exciting Night
Vera Baker
No Poster
Chasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music
Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC
Self
We'll Meet Again
Peggy Brown
Songs That Won the War
Herself/Presenter
Entertaining the Troops
Self - Contributor
Rhythm Serenade
Ann Martin
