About George Cross
Lived 1873 – 1950 (aged 76–77). George Cross was an Australian actor.
George W. Cross (c. 1873 - 12 August 1949) was an Australian actor and casting director. For many years he was a leading actor, producer and director on stage, including a stint in San Francisco.
He first came to Australia around the turn of the 20th century and at one time managed stage actress Nellie Bramley. In 1910 he played Prince Olaf in The Prince and the Beggar Maid in a tour of Australia. In the 1930s, he was in charge of casting at Cinesound Productions where his discoveries included Jocelyn Howarth and Shirley Ann Richards.
In 1943 he was theatre manager at the Strand in Hobart. Selected credits The Squatter's Daughter (1907) (play) – actor The Squatter's Daughter (1910) – actor The Ever Open Door (1914) - actor The Mutiny of the Bounty (1916) – actor (as Captain Bligh)
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Who was George Cross?
Australian actor
When was George Cross born?
George Cross was born in 1873.
When did George Cross die?
George Cross died in 1950.
What was George Cross's occupation?
George Cross was an actor.
What nationality was George Cross?
George Cross was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Cross (actor)
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