George Robey
(1869-1954), ComedianSir George Robey (George Edward Wade)
Sitter in 54 portraits
Artist associated with 5 portraits
Sir George Robey was a music-hall comedian. He made his first appearance on the professional stage in 1891.Robey entertained London audiences during World War I with The Bing Boys Are Here, and for fifteen years thereafter he toured in his own revues and with his own companies. In 1932 he played King Menelaus in a lavish production of Offenbach's Helen! and three years later he played Falstaff in Henry IV (Part I). He was best known for his extravagant characterisations, precise diction, and comic timing. Robey appeared in many pantomimes and films and in countless music-hall performances. He was knighted in 1954.
by Walter Stoneman
bromide print, 1954
NPG x167169
by Walter Stoneman
bromide print, 1954
NPG x159972
by Henry Joseph Whitlock
print
NPG x29904
after Charles Buchel (Karl August Büchel), after John Hassall
lithograph, early 20th century
NPG D39794
by Spoofer
colour halftone reproduction, 1905
NPG D42845
by Mark Wayner (Weiner)
lithograph, published 1931
NPG D23318
by Unknown artist, issued by Godfrey Phillips
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1932
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Sir George Robey (George Edward Wade)
issued by Godfrey Phillips
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
NPG D49069
George Robey in 'Laughter over London'
by Robert Stewart Sherriffs
pen and ink and wash, 1936
NPG D53
Related People
- Ethel Haydon (wife)
- Edward George Robey (né Edward George Haydon Wade) (son)
- Eileen Robey (daughter)
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