Alfred Lunt 1892 – 1977

Biography

Alfred Lunt was born on August 12, 1892, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he began his journey toward a distinguished career in the performing arts. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to the theater, establishing himself as a respected figure in American drama and stage production. His work spanned many years and left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his performances and contributions to the theatrical world.

Lunt passed away on August 3, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of eighty-four, following a battle with cancer. His death marked the end of a notable chapter in American theater history. He was laid to rest at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee, returning to the city of his birth.

Though his years were many and his career substantial, Alfred Lunt’s legacy endures through the memory of his artistic dedication and the impact he made on the stage during his lifetime.