Sir Gerald Hubert Edward Busson du Maurier (March 26, 1873–April 11, 1934) was a British actor and manager. He was the son of the writer George du Maurier, brother of Sylvia Llewelyn-Davies, and father of Dame Daphne du Maurier. He was also a friend of Henry James. Sir is an honorary title. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (86th in leap years). ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... April 11 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (102nd in leap years). ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Self portrait of George du Maurier George du Maurier (March 6, 1834 - October 8, 1896) was a British author, who was born George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier in Paris, France. ... Sylvia Llewelyn-Davies (1867-1910) was daughter of George du Maurier, and mother of the boys who served as the inspiration for Peter Pan and the other children of J. M. Barries stories of Neverland. ... Dame Daphne du Maurier DBE (May 13, 1907 – April 19, 1989) was one of the most successful Cornish novelists of all time. ... This article is about the writer; for the politician who was almost his contemporary see Henry James, 1st Baron James of Hereford. ...

Du Maurier, born in London, attended Harrow School. He initially pursued a career in business, but it did not suit him, and he took to the stage. There he became popular for his subtle yet realistic acting style. Du Maurier played Captain Hook in the premiere performance of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, at the Duke of York's Theatre, London, on December 27, 1904; he also appeared in several more of Barrie's works, including The Admirable Crichton and Dear Brutus. Harrow School Crest Harrow School is a British public school, located in Harrow on the Hill, in North West London. ... Captain James Hook is the villain of J. M. Barries Peter Pan. ... Sir James Matthew Barrie, Bt. ... Statue of Peter Pan in St. ... December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Admirable Crichton is a play written in 1902 by J. M. Barrie. ...

Du Maurier was manager of Wyndham's Theatre from 1910 to 1925, and then moved to the St James's Theatre. Knighted in 1922 at the peak of his popularity, he continued to perform throughout his life. His daughter Daphne wrote a biography of him – Gerald: A Portrait – which was published in 1934, the same year he died of cancer in London. Wyndhams Theatre is located in Charing Cross Road, London, England. ... The St Jamess Theatre was in King Street, London opening in 1835 and was demolished in 1957. ...

The du Maurier cigarette brand is named for Gerald du Maurier. Canadian cancer sticks manufacturer. ...

External link

• "The Peter Pan Syndrome", Camden New Journal, 14 January 2005