Person    | Male  Born 14/12/1863  Died 15/7/1914

Edmund Payne

Categories: Humour, Music / songs, Theatre

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.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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