biography
| name: |
du Maurier, Sir Gerald
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pronunciation:
[dü mohryay]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1873–1934)
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| biography:
| Actor-manager, born in London, UK, the younger son of George du Maurier. He studied at Harrow, and left a business career for the stage, making his reputation in criminal roles, beginning with Raffles (1906). He became joint manager of Wyndham's Theatre (1910–25), and was knighted in 1922 for his services to the stage. He was manager of the St James's Theatre from 1926 until his death. |
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