George Mozart (born David John Gillings; 15 February 1864 – 10 December 1947) was a British music hall comedian, actor and singer, with a career lasting over 70 years.
He trained with the Prince of Wales’ Own Norfolk Artillery Band, and played clarinet and violin in local music hall orchestras, before joining a circus as a clown.
[1] In 1895, George Mozart was seen by Sir Augustus Harris, who offered him a part in a pantomime at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
[2] According to writer Roy Busby, he "became one of the finest character comedians and pantomime artistes, topping bills at all the major halls for nearly 30 years notably with the one-man sketches 'A Soldier and a Maid' and 'The Family Album'".
[1] During the 1920s, he was landlord of the Green Man and French Horn pub in Covent Garden, but continued to perform in variety shows.