Wee Georgie Wood

George Wood, better known as Wee Georgie Wood, (born Jarrow, 17 December 1894; died 19 February 1979) was a British actor and comedian who appeared in films [ [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0940079/ Wee Georgie Wood ] ] , plays and music hall revues. Wood, who was a midget, 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 4ft 9ins 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.

In popular culture

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

ee also

*Wee Georgie Wood Railway

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