Lawrence Welk

TV Show Host

Birthday March 11, 1903

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace North Dakota

DEATH DATE May 17, 1992 (89)

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About

TV bandleader of easy-listening champagne music who hosted The Lawrence Welk Show from 1945 to 1982.

Before Fame

His father scraped together money from his farming job and bought him an accordion.

Trivia

He was leading bands from the age of 21, and hosted his own show on television for over two decades.

Family Life

He got married to Fern Renner on April 16, 1931 and they had three children together.

Associated With

Another famous North Dakota born musician is Nick Carter.

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Lawrence Welk Highlights
Lawrence Welk Highlights