William Mecham
British artist (1853–1902) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Mecham (1853 – 21 August 1902) was a British cartoonist and performer, taking the stage and pen name Tom Merry.
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William Mecham | |
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Born | William Mecham 1853 |
Died | August 21, 1902(1902-08-21) (aged 48–49) |
Other names | Tom Merry |
Occupation(s) | Cartoonist and performer |
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He was a professional caricaturist who gave 'Lightning Cartoon' presentations on the music hall stage, and was the first celebrity of any kind to appear in a British film.