Lupino Lane
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Birth Name: Henry William George Lupino
Born: 16 June 1892 Died: 10 November 1959
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Relationship Status: Married
Partner: Violet Blythe
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Made his stage debut at the age of four and by thirteen was an established name at the London West End. Known privately as 'Nip' Lane, he appeared in a series of 'Nipper' comedy shorts in England from 1915. Had his greatest success in Hollywood during the 1920's, after being signed by Fox. Became a major comedy star, either as an 'average Joe' or in his caricatured English persona, as the effete, monocled 'Lord Lane'.
Traced his lineage back to a family of 17th century émigrés to England, named Luppino. Was born Henry George Lupino, but changed his name to Lane due to insistence from his great aunt, actress Sara Lane, who w
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1. The Love Parade (1929)
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2. Show of Shows (1929)
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3. Isn't Life Wonderful (1924)
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4. Bride of the Regiment (1930)
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5. Fool's Luck (1926)
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1. Letting in the Sunshine (1933)
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3. No Lady (1931)
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4. Summer Saps (1929)
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5. Only Me (1929)
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