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Gene Lockhart was born on July 18, 1891 in London, Ontario, Canada. Public records list Gene Lockhart as a singer, music educator and stage actor. Death is recorded on March 31, 1957, at the age of 65. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Gene Lockhart is the sort of artist I deeply respect: the character actor who appeared in over 300 films, transforming any scene with presence rather than star wattage. His Oscar-nominated turn in Algiers shows how a supporting player can quietly steal a picture. What I find remarkable is his breadth, a Canadian-born singer, lyricist, and music educator who became a Hollywood fixture and earned a Walk of Fame star. The classic studio era shone because of dependable, versatile talents like him working in the wings. Decades after his 1957 death, his performances still hold up, and I think his kind of craft is underappreciated today.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gene Lockhart
- Name (Japanese)
- ジーン・ロックハート
- Reading
- じーん・ろっくはーと
- Born
- July 18, 1891 – March 31, 1957
- Origin
- London, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation
- singer / music educator / stage actor / film actor / lyricist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gene Lockhart born?
Born July 18, 1891.
When did Gene Lockhart die?
Died March 31, 1957, aged 65.
Where was Gene Lockhart from?
Gene Lockhart was from London, Ontario, Canada.
What did Gene Lockhart do?
Gene Lockhart worked as singer, music educator, stage actor, film actor, lyricist.
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