Frankie Vaughan CBE DL
(1928-1999)
Deputy Lieutenant, Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, singer, and entertainer
Died aged c. 71
Wikidata WikipediaFrankie Vaughan CBE DL (born Frank Fruim Abelson; 3 February 1928 – 17 September 1999) was an English singer and actor who recorded more than 80 easy listening and traditional pop singles in his lifetime. He was known as "Mr. Moonlight" after his signature song "Give Me the Moonlight, Give Me the Girl". Two of Vaughan's singles topped the UK Singles Chart – "The Garden of Eden" (1957) and "Tower of Strength" (1961). He starred in several films, including a role opposite Marilyn Monroe in Let's Make Love (1960).
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Commemorated on 3 plaques
Frankie Vaughan CBE DL 1928-1999 entertainer
London Palladium W1, London, United Kingdom where they was
Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House. This magnificent theatre opened in 1878 its transformative renovation in 2005-2008 included the creation of the Howard Assembly Room as an inspiring performance venue. Stars who have appeared here include: Henry Irving Sarah Bernhardt, Marie Lloyd, Laurence Olivier, Julie Andrews, Margot Fonteyn, Frankie Vaughan, John Tomlinson and Josephine Barstow. In 1978 it became the home of Opera North. Architects: George Corson and James Watson.
46 New Briggate LS1 6NZ, Leeds, United Kingdom where they performed