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Lester Matthews

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Lester Matthews is a Broadway performer. Explore their Broadway credits, shows, and songs below.

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About

Arthur Lester Matthews was born on June 6, 1900, in England, and went on to build a career spanning stage, film, and television. He died on June 5, 1975, in Los Angeles, one day before his 75th birthday. His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean.

Matthews established himself as a stage performer in New York, appearing on Broadway between 1927 and 1946. His Broadway credits include the musical The Desert Song and the play Yellow Sands.

Beyond the stage, Matthews accumulated more than 180 appearances across film and television. Among his film roles were supporting parts in The Raven and Werewolf of London, both released in 1935. As his career progressed, his film work shifted toward smaller bit parts. In later years he was sometimes erroneously credited under the name Les Matthews.

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Who is Lester Matthews?: Lester Matthews is a Broadway performer. Arthur Lester Matthews was born on June 6, 1900, in England, and went on to build a career spanning stage, film, and television. He died on June 5, 1975, in Los Angeles, one day before his 75th birthday. His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean. Matthews established himself as a stage perform...
What roles has Lester Matthews played?: Lester Matthews has played roles as Performer.
Can I see Lester Matthews 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 Lester Matthews. The more people who request someone, the more likely we are to make it happen.

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