Lawrence Brooks

This article is about the American singer and actor. For the American veteran, see Lawrence Brooks (American veteran). For people with a similar name, see Larry Brooks (disambiguation).
Lawrence Brooks
Born August 7, 1912
Westbrook, Maine, U.S.
Died April 15, 1994 (aged 81)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Occupation(s) Actor, singer
Years active 1940s – 1960s

Lawrence Brooks (August 7, 1912 – April 15, 1994) was an American singer and actor.

Biography

Brooks was born in Westbrook, Maine)

He was a singer and actor who had an active career performing in musicals and operettas throughout the United States during the 1940s through the 1960s.

He drew particular acclaim for his portrayal of composer Edvard Grieg in the original 1944 Broadway production of Robert Wright and George Forrest's Song of Norway. In 1948, he starred in "My Romance", taking over the role for Broadway from Charles Fredericks.

He died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1994, aged 81.