Allen Kearns
Canadian musical theatre actor
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| Intro | Canadian musical theatre actor | |
| Places | Canada | |
| was | Actor Singer | |
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio Music | |
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| Birth | 14 August 1894, Brockville | |
| Death | 20 April 1956Albany (aged 61 years) | |
| Star sign | Leo |
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Biography
Allen Kearns (14 August 1894 – 20 April 1956) was a Canadian-born singer and actor. He was born in Brockville, Ontario, Canada and died in Albany, New York. He played the romantic lead role in several Broadway musicals and is especially remembered for introducing two hit songs by George and Ira Gershwin: "'S Wonderful" (from Funny Face, 1927) and "Embraceable You" (from Girl Crazy, 1930).
Appearances
On stage
- The Odds on Mrs. Oakley (1944)
- The American Way (1939)
- A Divine Moment (1934)
- Girl Crazy (1930)
- Hello, Daddy (1928)
- Here's Howe (1928)
- Funny Face (1927)
- Betsy (1926)
- Tip-Toes (1925)
- Mercenary Mary (1925)
- Little Jessie James (1923)
- Lady Butterfly (1923)
- Tangerine (1921)
- Tickle Me (1921)
- Come Along (1919)
- Miss Daisy (1914)
- The Red Petticoat (1913)
On film
- Lovin' the Ladies (1930)
- Tanned Legs (1929)
- The Very Idea (1929)