Kent Edwards

Kent Edwards (born — died August 7, 1993 ) 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. He recorded the role for Decca Records on the 1945 cast album.

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

He died in Miami, Florida of a heart attack at the age of 75.