Edwin Eugene Lockhart (July 18, 1891 â€" March 31, 1957) was a
Canadian American character actor, singer, and playwright. He also
wrote the lyrics to a number of popular songs. He became a United
States citizen in 1939.Born in London, Ontario, the son of John Coats
Lockhart and Ellen Mary (née Delaney) Lockhart, he made his
professional debut at the age of six when he appeared with the Kilties
Band of Canada. He later appeared in sketches with Beatrice
Lillie.Lockhart was educated in various Canadian schools and at the
London Oratory School in London, England. He also played football for
the Toronto Argonauts.Lockhart had a long stage career; he also wrote
professionally and taught acting and stage technique at the Juilliard
School of Music in New York City. He had also written theatrical
sketches, radio shows, special stage material, song lyrics and
articles for stage and radio magazines.
Canadian American character actor, singer, and playwright. He also
wrote the lyrics to a number of popular songs. He became a United
States citizen in 1939.Born in London, Ontario, the son of John Coats
Lockhart and Ellen Mary (née Delaney) Lockhart, he made his
professional debut at the age of six when he appeared with the Kilties
Band of Canada. He later appeared in sketches with Beatrice
Lillie.Lockhart was educated in various Canadian schools and at the
London Oratory School in London, England. He also played football for
the Toronto Argonauts.Lockhart had a long stage career; he also wrote
professionally and taught acting and stage technique at the Juilliard
School of Music in New York City. He had also written theatrical
sketches, radio shows, special stage material, song lyrics and
articles for stage and radio magazines.
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