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- Birth nameHenry Lauder
- Harry Lauder was born on August 4, 1870 in Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Huntingtower (1927), Ali G Indahouse (2002) and Auld Lang Syne (1929). He was married to Annie Vallance. He died on February 26, 1950 in Strathaven, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- SpouseAnnie Vallance(June 19, 1891 - July 31, 1927) (her death, 1 child)
- His funeral was held at Cadzow church in Hamilton on 2 March. It was widely reported, notably by Pathé newsreels. One of the chief mourners was the Duke of Hamilton, a close family friend, who led the funeral procession through Hamilton, and read The Lesson. Wreaths were sent from Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and Winston Churchill.
- Among his most popular songs were "Roamin' in the Gloamin", "A Wee Deoch-an-Doris", "The End of the Road" and, a particularly big hit for him, "I Love a Lassie".
- He was awarded Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 1919 King's Honours List for his services to entertainment.
- Awarded the freedom of the City of Edinburgh in 1927.
- Uncle of Harry Lauder.
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