
Known for
Acting
Born
May 11, 1874
Birthplace
London, England, UK
Died
June 6, 1935 (aged 61)
George Grossmith Jr. (11 May 1874 – 6 June 1935) was a British actor, theatre producer and manager, director, playwright and songwriter, best remembered for his work in and with Edwardian musical comedies. Grossmith was also an important innovator in bringing "cabaret" and "revues" to the London stage. Born in London, he took his first role on the musical stage at the age of 18 in Haste to the Wedding (1892), a West End collaboration between his famous songwriter and actor father and W. S. Gilbert.
Grossmith soon became an audience favourite playing "dude" roles. Early appearances in musicals included George Edwardes's hit A Gaiety Girl in 1893, and Go-Bang and The Shop Girl in 1894. In 189...
1934
as King Christian of Aufland
1934
as Le colonel Hobson
1933
as Erik Drakton
1933
as General Paul Petypon
1933
as Lord Oswill
1932
as Birdie Wroxbury - Earl of Stokeshire, Story
1932
as The King (Mr. Westlake)
1930
as Duke of St. Pancras
1930
as Earl of Ippleton
1930
as Aristide Brown, Story