Biography
Lauritz Melchior (20 March 1890 β 18 March 1973) was a Danish-American opera singer. He was the preeminent Wagnerian heldentenor of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s and has come to be considered the quintessence of his voice type. Late in his career, Melchior appeared in movie musicals and on radio and television. He also made numerous recordings.
Filmography
all 9
Movies 5
TV Shows 4
self 4
Jan Poldi
The Stars Are Singing (1953)
Movie
Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line? (1950)
TV
Olaf Eriksen
Luxury Liner (1948)
Movie
Richard Herald
This Time for Keeps (1947)
Movie
Mr. Nils Knudsen
Thrill of a Romance (1945)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1890-03-20
Deathday1973-03-18 (82 years old)
ChildrenIb Melchior
SiblingsAgnes Melchior
CitizenshipsDenmark
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Order of the Dannebrog, commander of the Order of the Dannebrog
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