When Did George Grossmith Die?

George Grossmith, known until 1912 as George Grossmith Jr., was an English actor, theatre producer and manager, director, playwright and songwriter, remembered for his work in and with Edwardian musical comedies and 1920s musicals. He was also an important innovator in bringing cabaret and revue to the London stage. Born in London, he took his first role on the musical stage at the age of 18 in Haste to the Wedding (1892), a West End collaboration between his songwriter and actor father and W.