Gertrude Lawrence

Gertrude Lawrence
Lawrence in 1947
Born
Gertrude Alice Dagmar Klasen[1]

(1898-07-04)4 July 1898
London, England
Died6 September 1952(1952-09-06) (aged 54)
New York City, U.S.
Alma materItalia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • dancer
  • musical comedy performer
Years active1916–1952
Spouses
  • Francis Gordon-Howley
    (m. 1917; div. 1927)
  • (m. 1940)

Gertrude Lawrence (4 July 1898 – 6 September 1952) 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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