Hal Lashwood

Hal Lashwood (OAM)
Born
Harold Francis Davies

13 August 1915
Died26 March 1992 (aged 76)
Occupations
  • Vaudevillian
  • dancer
  • radio performer
  • television personality
  • theatre actor
  • quiz host
  • unionist
  • councillor
Years active1931-1987
Known forCalling the Stars (radio program)
ParentFather - John Richard Davies (performed under stage name Joe Lashwood)

Harold Francis Lashwood OAM (13 August 1915 – 26 March 1992), professionally known as Hal Lashwood, was an Australian vaudeville performer, dancer, radio and theatre entertainer, television personality, quiz host, unionist and councillor. A well-known performer in radio, he worked opposite Roy Rene in his various "Mo" performances, usually as a straightman. He would later do the same for Syd Heylen on HSV 7's long running TV variety series Sunny Side Up in the 1950s and '60s.