Wee Georgie Wood

George Wood, better known as Wee Georgie Wood, (born Jarrow, County Durham, 17 December 1894; died 19 February 1979) was a British actor and comedian who appeared in films,^[1] plays and music hall revues. Wood, who was a dwarf, worked most his professional life in the guise of a child, appearing in comic and sentimental sketches. He also wrote a column in the weekly The Stage newspaper. He was a stalwart of the Savage Club.

Wood, who, when fully grown, was 4 ft 9 in (1.45 m), started his long music hall and variety career at the age of five. Discovering that she had found her own home-made Eldorado, his mother managed his life off and on stage. Wood continued performing for over 50 years and was considered to have been one of the most successful pantomime stars of his era.

Wood was awarded the OBE for services to the entertainment industry in the King's Birthday Honours List, which was announced on 24 June 1946.^[2] He died in London on 19 February 1979 aged 84.

In popular culture

Wee Georgie Wood is mentioned at the end of the song "Dig It" from the Beatles' album Let It Be.

Selected filmography

• Convict 99 (1919) - James, the office boy
• Two Little Drummer Boys (1928)

See also

• Rothwell-Smith, Paul. Silent Films! the Performers (2011) ISBN 9781907540325
• Wee Georgie Wood Railway

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