Bert Lahr
Birthday: 13 August 1895, New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name: Irving Lahrheim
Height: 175 cm
Fittingly known to be a "Leo" for his horoscope, Bert Lahr is always remembered as the Cowardly Lion in (and the farmer "Zeke") The Wizard of Oz (1939). But during his acting caree ...Show More
After The Wizard of Oz (1939), I was typecast as a lion, and there aren't all that many parts for li Show more
After The Wizard of Oz (1939), I was typecast as a lion, and there aren't all that many parts for lions. Hide
Hollywood is the only community in the world where the entire population is suffering from 'rumourti Show more
Hollywood is the only community in the world where the entire population is suffering from 'rumourtism.' Hide
Cole Porter was a horrible piano player. 'Oompah, oompah,' he played with a slow, wooden tempo. If y Show more
Cole Porter was a horrible piano player. 'Oompah, oompah,' he played with a slow, wooden tempo. If you didn't know who it was, you'd have thought he was a learner. Hide
If you want to be a success in Hollywood, be sure and go to New York.
If you want to be a success in Hollywood, be sure and go to New York.
[on 'Tin Man' Jack Haley, often found snoozing on the set] That son-of-a-bitch could sleep hung up o Show more
[on 'Tin Man' Jack Haley, often found snoozing on the set] That son-of-a-bitch could sleep hung up on a meat hook, and I can't sleep at night! Hide
Mildred, why aren't my clothes laid out? I've got a seven o'clock call. [last words]
Mildred, why aren't my clothes laid out? I've got a seven o'clock call. [last words]
Bert Lahr's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (8)
Bert Lahr'S roles
Zeke
