Kent Edwards

Kent Edwards (born c. 1918 — died August 7, 1993[1]) was an American musical theatre actor and nightclub singer of the 1940s who is best remembered for portraying Einar in the original production of Song of Norway at the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, on Broadway, and in the 1946-1947 national tour.

Born Kenneth Edwards in Wichita, Kansas, he began his career in Hollywood; making his stage debut in Bob Wright and Chet Forrest's 1940 musical revue Thank You, Columbus at the Hollywood Playhouse.

[2][1] He made his Broadway debut in the revue New Faces of 1943; performing in that work from December 22, 1942, through March 13, 1943.

In 1944 he originated the role of Einar in Robert Wright and George Forrest's operetta Song of Norway which he performed not only at its premiere at the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, but also on Broadway from Aug 21, 1944 through September 7, 1946.

[3] He also appeared in night clubs in Hollywood, Chicago and New York City; including the Copacabana.