Ross, Lanny, 1906-1988

Variant names

Dates:

Birth 1906-01-19

Death 1988-04-25

Biographical notes:

American radio, stage, and concert performer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Melody Farm," [n.d.], to Mr. [Harry Harkness] Flagler, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270676305

Lanny Ross (1906-1988) was a singer and actor, who graduated from Yale (1928), Juilliard (1933), and Columbia Law (1931). He was best known as the tenor star on radio's Maxwell House Showboat Hour. Lanny performed on the NBC show "Mardi Gras with Walter O'Keefe" for Packard Motors in 1938. Later he performed on numerous series for CBS and in 1949/1950 on Mutual Network. His "Lanny Ross"Show ran from 1954-1961 on WCBS Radio. Movies in which he appeared included "Melody In Spring," "College Rhythm," "Paris On Broadway," among others. Lanny Ross is best known for his theme song "Moonlight and Roses."

From the description of Lanny Ross papers, 1921-1974. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 177272855

Lanny Ross was a composer and singer of popular songs, known in particular for his performances on radio. He was born in Seattle, Washington, on Jan. 19, 1906. His career on radio began in 1928 and continued for more than thirty years.

From the guide to the Lanny Ross collection of recorded radio broadcasts [sound recording], 1934-1942, (The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.)

Lanny Ross was a composer and singer of popular songs, known in particular for his performances on radio.

He was born in Seattle, Washington, on Jan. 19, 1906. His career on radio began in 1928 and continued for more than thirty years.

From the description of Lanny Ross collection of recorded radio broadcasts [sound recording], 1934-1942. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 123475895