Born London. Entertainer and author. Created a number of the great Gilbert and Sullivan roles, including Bunthorne, possibly modelled on Oscar Wilde. With his brother Weedon wrote the comic novel 'The Diary of a Nobody'. Died at home, 32 Manor Road. His son with the same name was also in show business.
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George Grossmith, Snr
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George Grossmith, Snr
London County Council George Grossmith, 1847 - 1912, actor and author, lived ...
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