British music hall singer and actor (1867–1954)
Arthur Lennard |
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| Born | Arthur Edward Hall
(1867-03-08)8 March 1867
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| Died | 14 January 1954(1954-01-14) (aged 86)
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
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| Years active | 1887-1922 |
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Arthur Lennard (born Arthur Edward Hall; 8 March 1867 – 14 January 1954) was a British music hall singer, stage and silent film actor.
Biography
He was born in Plumstead, and first appeared on stage at Holborn in 1887. A tenor, he sang ballads, such as the popular "Skylark", as well as topical songs and parodies. He performed in variety shows and pantomimes before retiring from the stage in 1916.[1]
He then enjoyed a brief career as a silent film actor, appearing in nine films in the early 1920s including Fires of Innocence (1922).[2]
He died in 1954 and was buried at St Nicolas Church, Shoreham-by-Sea.[3]
Selected filmography
References
Bibliography
- Low, Rachael. The History of the British Film 1918-1929. George Allen & Unwin, 1971.
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