- Born
- Died
- Birth nameGeorge Edward Wade
- Nickname
- The Prime Minister of Mirth
- Height5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- George Robey was born on September 20, 1869 in Herne Hill, London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Chu Chin Chow (1934), Don Quixote (1933) and The Temperance Fete (1932). He was married to Blanche Littler (manager) and Ethel Haydon (performer). He died on November 29, 1954 in Saltdean, Sussex, England, UK.
- SpousesBlanche Littler (manager)(1938 - November 29, 1954) (his death)Ethel Haydon (performer)(1898 - 1938) (divorced, 2 children)
- Was famous for telling his live audiences to stop laughing during one of his comedy routines by exclaiming "Desist!" This, of course, made them laugh even harder.
- He was made a Knight Bachelor in the 1954 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to drama.
- When he was on the music halls he was billed as "The Prime Minister of Mirth".
- Entertained troops overseas during World War I.
- Forced to abandon his studies at Cambridge University, due to financial difficulties experienced by his engineer father.
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