Don Lane
Television host and singer
Born
November 13th, 1933
91 years ago
Died
October 22nd, 2009
16 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Australia
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An actor, singer, and television host, became a prominent figure in Australian entertainment. Gained fame as the host of 'The Don Lane Show', a popular variety program that aired for over a decade. The show introduced many international guests to Australian audiences and became a platform for various artists. Lane also had a successful career in music, releasing albums and performing live. His work contributed to the growth of television entertainment in Australia during the 1970s and 1980s.
Hosted 'The Don Lane Show'
Released several musical albums
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