Legendary vaudeville performer Toni Lamond dies aged 93

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Legendary vaudeville performer Toni Lamond dies aged 93

Australian screen and stage actor Toni Lamond was known for her roles in Annie Get Your Gun, My Fair Lady, Number 96 and The Last Frontier.

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Australian performer Toni Lamond has died aged 93 after an extensive career in cabaret, theatre, film and television.
The performer's many accolades include an Order of Australia for Service to the Entertainment Industry, a Centenary Medal for Service to the Arts Community and a Variety Club of Australia Award.

Lamond was born in 1932 in Sydney to comedian Stella Lamond and actor Joe Lawman.

During her career, she starred in numerous Australian theatre productions, including Oliver!, Annie Get Your Gun and My Fair Lady.

Her television credits include Number 96, The Unisexers and The Last Frontier.

She was often a guest on variety and talk shows, including The Graham Kennedy Show, The Mike Walsh Show, The Bert Newton Show and Good Morning Australia.

 

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Iconic Australian stage and screen legend Toni Lamond dies aged 93

The Australian entertainment industry is mourning the loss of Toni Lamond, after she died on Saturday at the age of 93.

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Iconic Australian stage and screen legend Toni Lamond dies aged 93​

The Australian entertainment industry is mourning the loss of Toni Lamond, after she died on Saturday at the age of 93.

The stage and screen legend was a pioneering entertainer Down Under, with 80 years of experience under her belt.

A list of TV, stage and movie credits as long as your arm – both here and overseas. Fun fact – she was the first woman in the world to host a Tonight Show.

'She won a Logie & performed on the opening night telecast of GTV 9. Her son Tony Sheldon continues the family showbiz dynasty.'

Toni had a plethora of talents across musical comedy, dramatic plays, recordings, film, television and cabaret.