James Dyrenforth
James Dyrenforth is a Broadway performer known for Glory and Nikki. Explore their Broadway credits, shows, and songs below.
Part of our Broadway Credits Database, a resource for musical theater fans.
About
James Dyrenforth (January 31, 1895 – December 26, 1973) was an American actor, songwriter, composer, and book writer born in Chicago, Illinois. His career spanned stage, film, and television across several decades, with work in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Dyrenforth's Broadway career ran from 1917 to 1923 and encompassed a range of productions in different capacities. His stage credits included the musicals Nikki and Glory, the plays The Business Widow and Not So Fast, and Back to Earth, among other productions. He contributed to Broadway both as a performer and as a writer, working on book and compositional elements of musical productions.
Beyond the stage, Dyrenforth pursued a career as a songwriter. Among his compositions was "A Garden in the Rain," a song that attracted recordings by Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughan, as well as other artists. In 1951 he wrote lyrics for The Golden Year, a television play produced by the BBC.
Dyrenforth also appeared in film. His screen credits included A Night to Remember (1958), Fiend Without a Face (1958), and Lolita (1962). His work across Broadway, British television, and cinema reflected a career that extended well beyond his early years on the New York stage.
Personal Details
- Born
- January 31, 1895
- Hometown
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- December 26, 1973
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is James Dyrenforth?
- James Dyrenforth is a Broadway performer known for Glory and Nikki. James Dyrenforth (January 31, 1895 – December 26, 1973) was an American actor, songwriter, composer, and book writer born in Chicago, Illinois. His career spanned stage, film, and television across several decades, with work in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Dyrenforth's Broadway car...
- What roles has James Dyrenforth played?
- James Dyrenforth has played roles as Performer, Lyricist.
- Can I see James Dyrenforth at Sing with the Stars?
- Sing with the Stars hosts invite only karaoke nights with real Broadway performers in NYC. Request an invite and let us know you'd love to sing with James Dyrenforth. The more people who request someone, the more likely we are to make it happen.
Roles
Broadway Shows
James Dyrenforth has appeared in the following Broadway shows:
Characters
View all 26 characters →Characters from shows James Dyrenforth appeared in:
Songs
View all 21 songs →Songs from shows James Dyrenforth appeared in:
Sing with Broadway Stars Like James Dyrenforth
At Sing with the Stars, fans sing alongside real Broadway performers at invite only musical evenings in NYC. Join 2,400+ happy guests and counting.
"The vibe was 10 out of 10" — Cindy from Manhattan
Request Your Invitation →