Ian Wallace

Biography

Ian Bryce Wallace OBE was a Scottish-born English bass-baritone opera and concert singer, actor, and broadcaster. He made an immediate success in the stage, particularly in buffo parts at Glyndebourne and internationally. A versatile artist, he maintained a career in revue, straight theatre, and broadcasting, showcasing his range with songs from ballads to comedy numbers. His distinctive voice is notably linked to novelty song "The Hippopotamus".