Vera Lynn

About

English singer, actress, and songwriter known for hits like "We'll Meet Again" and "There'll Always Be England."

Before Fame

She began performing at age seven; in 1935 she performed on her first radio broadcast.

Trivia

At age 92, she became the oldest living artist to have a #1 song on the British album charts.

Family Life

Her grandmother's maiden name, Lynn, was chosen as Vera's stage name. She married Harry Lewis in 1941.

Associated With

She sang the hit song "We'll Meet Again," which played over the final scene of director Stanley Kubrick's film Dr. Strangelove.