Vera Lynn

Acting

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.

Filmography 17

Movies (10)

Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC
2020
Self
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
2011
Old Lady that sang During the War
Entertaining the Troops
2011
Self - Contributor
13 Hours That Saved Britain
2011
Witness
Songs That Won the War
1994
Herself/Presenter
Juliana 75!
1984
Self
Venus fra Vestø
1962
One Exciting Night
1944
Vera Baker
Rhythm Serenade
1943
Ann Martin
We'll Meet Again
1943
Peggy Brown

Shows (7)

Legends
2006
Self (archive footage)
The One Show
2006
Self
A Picture of Britain
2005
Chasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music
1986
Wogan
1982
Self
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
1979
Self
An Audience with...
1978
Self