Ivor Novello
1893–1951 (age 58)
Biography
Ivor Novello (1893–1951) was a prolific screenwriter, composer, and actor whose songs and theatre pieces defined musical entertainment in the early twentieth century. His melodious scores and charismatic performances made him a beloved figure on stage and screen, and his name endures in the famed Ivor Novello Awards.
Novello’s sensitive creativity and gentle persona endeared him to many, and as a tribute to his cultural contributions his remains were honored at Golders Green Crematorium, where admirers continue to celebrate his artistry.