George Wallace (13)

Australian comedian, songwriter, musician, artist, writer, film and radio actor (1895-1960). Considered one of Australia’s greatest comedians, and renowned for his extraordinary versatility, George Wallace got his first big career break in 1919 with Harry Clay. He partnered Jack Paterson in the knockabout comedy team Dinks and Oncus (1920-23) before joining the Fullers‘ circuit. He formed the George Wallace Revue Company in 1924, presenting a series of original revusicals. After disbanding his troupe in the early 1930s Wallace went on carve out an equally impressive film and radio career. W|riter of "A Brown Slouch Hat". His son, George Wallace Jnr, was also a well-known comedian.