Josef Locke

Quick Facts

Full Name	Josef Locke
Occupation	World Music Singer
Date Of Birth	Mar 23, 1917(1917-03-23)
Age	107
Date Of Death	1999-10-15
Birthplace	Derry
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Northern Ireland
Horoscope	Pisces

Josef Locke Biography

Josef Locke is one of the most popular and richest World Music Singer who was born on March 23, 1917 in Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. A star in his native United Kingdom during the mid 20th century The Tenor Joseph McLaughlin, better known as his show name Josef Locke, is particularly famous for his hugely popular 1947 rendition of “Hear My Song, Violetta.” Other hits by him comprise “The Isle of Innisfree” and “I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen.”

He was played in the film by He is portrayed by Ned Beatty in the 1991 film Hear My Song. in the film of the same name from 1991. Hear My Song.

A born in Derry, Northern Ireland, He grew up with eight siblings. He along with their wife Carmel had an infant son.

Josef Locke Net Worth

Josef Locke is one of the richest World Music Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Josef Locke 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After performing in local choirs throughout his young teens and childhood He enlisted in the British Army and subsequently served as a member of the Northern Irish police force. Then, he started his music profession as a entertainer at a myriad of British hotels and venues for entertainment.

His appearance was on TV shows such as Top of the Town and Rooftop Rendezvous.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Josef Locke Dating?

According to our records, Josef Locke married to Carmel Dignam. As of December 1, 2023, Josef Locke’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Josef Ranked on the list of most popular World Music Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Josef Locke celebrates birthday on March 23 of every year.

What was Joseph Locke known for?

Joseph Locke FRSA (9 August 1805 – 18 September 1860) was a notable English civil engineer of the nineteenth century, particularly associated with railway projects. Locke ranked alongside Robert Stephenson and Isambard Kingdom Brunel as one of the major pioneers of railway development.

What did Joseph Locke invent?

By the 1840s improved locomotives meant that Locke was able to build railway lines with gradients as steep as 1 in 50. Locke’s success building the Grand Junction Railway resulted in him being offered commissions to build railways all over Europe, notably, the railway between Paris and Rouen. Joseph Locke died in 1860.

Is Josef Locke still alive?

October 15, 1999

Who played Joseph Locke?

The story was told, charmingly but fancifully, in Peter Chelsom’s 1992 film Hear My Song, in which Locke was played by Ned Beatty. For the premiere, the 75-year-old singer was persuaded to return to England, where he sang Danny Boy to Princess Diana.

How many children did Joseph Locke have?

Memorial. Josef Locke died on 15 October 1999 aged 82, and was survived by his wife, Carmel, and a son.