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 ...
All round entertainer. Born Yorkshire. Died at home at Gerrards Cross of lung cancer, although he was not a smoker. Before his death he campaigned for more research into cancer and the campaign c...
Pantomime clown appearing at Sadler's Wells, Drury Lane and Covent Garden theatres. The traditional clowns' make-up, being called Joey and many of the gags and tricks date back to Grimaldi. Born i...
William Melvin Hicks was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and musician. His material—encompassing a wide range of social issues including religion, politics, and philosophy—w...
Comedian, one half of Morecambe and Wise. Born Leeds. Died Nuffield Hospital, Gerrards Cross. The little one on the right in our picture.
We believe this group now encompasses Comic Heritage, Musical Heritage, Sports Heritage and Films and Television Heritage. Its aim is to pay tribute to Britain's entertainers and raise funds for go...
Group, Cinema, History, Humour, Music / songs, Sport / Games, Theatre, TV & Radio
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