Bert Lahr
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Bert Lahr (born Irving Lahrheim; August 13, 1895 – December 4, 1967) was an American actor and comedian. Lahr is remembered today for his roles as the Cowardly Lion and the farmworker Zeke in the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, but was also well-known for work in burlesque, vaudeville, and on Broadway. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bert Lahr, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Bert Lahr Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Bert Lahr reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Bert Lahr's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 49% of Bert Lahr's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Love and Hisses, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Bert Lahr Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bert Lahr's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Bert Lahr has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | To Oz! The Making of a Classic | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Dark Side of the Rainbow | 'Zeke' (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults | Self (Archival Footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bob Hope's World of Comedy | Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Oz | Self / Cowardly Lion (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Night They Raided Minsky's | Professor Spats | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Fantasticks | Ben Hucklebee | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | The Commander (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Sound of Laughter | Egbert Bunting / Roland Montague | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | A Tale of Old Whiff | voice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Great Waltz | Hans Ebesteder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Second Greatest Sex | Job McClure | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Rose Marie | Barney McCorkle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Anything Goes | Moonface | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Mister Universe | Joe Pulaski | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Always Leave Them Laughing | Eddie Eagen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Meet the People | Commander | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Ship Ahoy | Skip Owens | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Sing Your Worries Away | Clarence 'Chow' Brewster | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz | "Zeke" / Cowardly Lion | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Zaza | Cascart | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Just Around the Corner | Gus | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Josette | Barney Barnaby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Love and Hisses | Sugar Boles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Merry Go Round of 1938 | Bert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Whose Baby Are You? | Bert Halibut | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Boy, Oh Boy | The Butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | No More West | Gunpowder Bert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Henry the Ache | King Henry VIII | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hizzoner | Bert Lahr, Cop | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mr. Broadway | Bert Lahr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Flying High | Emil 'Rusty' Krouse | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Faint Heart | Rudolf | Super Hit | Similar → |
Bert Lahr - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bert Lahr?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bert Lahr is "Love and Hisses" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Bert Lahr acted in?
Bert Lahr has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bert Lahr?
Other notable films include "Whose Baby Are You?", "Faint Heart", and "The Great Waltz".