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Gertrude Lawrence

English actress, singer, dancer and musical comedy performer (1898-1952) · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Died at 54

Gertrude Lawrence was an English actress, singer, dancer and musical comedy performer known for her stage appearances in the West End of London and on Broadway in New York.

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A typical day, 30 days to 11 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 113 days, one point a day.

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1952Died6 September 1952Tony Award for Best Actress in a MusicalAward1951Hasty Pudding Woman of the YearAward1950Your Show of ShowsSeriesThe Glass MenagerieFilm, 1950Amanda Wingfield1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSeries1943Show-Business at WarFilmStage Door CanteenFilm, 1943Gertrude Lawrence (uncredited)1936Men Are Not GodsFilm, Barbara HalsonPlay SafeFilm, 1936(voice) (uncredited)RembrandtFilm, 1936Geertje Dirx1935MimiFilm, Mimi1934The Flying MouseFilm, Blue Fairy / Laughing Mice (voice) (uncredited)1933No Funny BusinessFilm, Yvonne Kane1932Aren't We All?Film, MargotLord Camber's LadiesFilm, 1932Lady Camber1929The Battle of ParisFilm, Georgie1898Born4 July 1898

People around Gertrude

Filmography 12

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Television 2

Awards

Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical1952
Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year1951

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1952 · aged 54