Tag: Deceased

Thora Anders was born on September 12, 1913 in Victoria BC. A beautiful songstress, she frequently accompanied her husband, entertainer Barney Potts. She was awarded the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame Star in 1992.

Ivan Ackery was born and raised in Bristol, England. Ackery moved to Canada in 1914. After serving in Europe with the Canadian Army during World War I, he returned to Vancouver to further his education. He moved in 1920 to Calgary, Alberta, to begin his long career in the entertainment industry. After returning to Vancouver…
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