Jack Lyon

Acting

Jack Lyon

Born September 2, 1917Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, UK2 credits

Jack Lyon was one of the last surviving men involved in the mass breakout, popularly known as "The Great Escape", from Stalag Luft III prisoner of war interment camp in March 1944. He served as a lookout during the famous escape, though the tunnel used was discovered before he was able to make his own escape. He died, aged 101, on 8 March 2019.

Known For

Filmography

The Great Escape
2017The Great Escape
as Himself - Stalag Luft III PrisonerMovie