Alma Cogan was an English actress who is best known for her roles in Tank 432, The End of the Fing World, and En aftenstund med. Born on May 19, 1932, in Whitechapel, London, she had a successful career until her untimely death on October 26, 1966.
Personal and Family Life
Alma Cogan, born Alma Angela Cohen Cogan, was the sister of actress Sandra Caron and had a close friendship with songwriter Lionel Bart. She also had familial connections to Brian Greene as her sister-in-law. At just 14 years of age, she was recommended by the famous singer Vera Lynn for a variety show in Brighton, marking the beginning of her career in entertainment.
Death and Legacy
Alma passed away on October 26, 1966, in London due to ovarian cancer. Despite her relatively short career, she was a prominent British recording artist during the 1950s and early 1960s, leaving a lasting impact on the music and television landscape of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Hall | 1950-06-08 | Dancer (uncredited) |
| The Blue Lamp | 1950-01-19 | Girl (Uncredited) |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1948-06-20 | Self |
| Running Wild | 1954-04-21 | Self |
| Treffpunkt Telebar | 1961-08-27 | Self |
| Legends | 2006-11-17 | Self (archive footage) |