Actor, comedian and singer. Born in Hackney. He used his short stature and malleable features to create a popular comic persona. On stage he was often partnered by George Grossmith junior. See there for another photo of Payne.
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Edmund Payne
Edmund Payne (1863 - 1914) actor & comedian, lived here. The Theatre and ...
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