George Curtis Fawcett Rowe b. 1832

Also known as George Fawcett, George Fawcett Rowe
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Sketcher, scene-painter, actor and entertainer, George Fawcett entered into a partnership to build Princess Theatre in Dunedin, New Zealand, which opened in 1862. He not only performed in Australia but also appeared in British, American and Canadian theatres.
Name
George Curtis Fawcett Rowe
Also known as:
  • George Fawcett
  • George Fawcett Rowe
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • playwright (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • joint proprietor of the theatre (ANZSIC code: 9003)
  • comedian (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • singer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • theatrical artist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • actor (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • scene-painter (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
1832
Birth place
Exeter, England
Death date
1889
Active Period
  • c.1853 - c.1889
Arrival
  • 25 November 1852 (Port Phillip)
Residence
  • North America
  • New Zealand
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Bendigo, Victoria
  • England
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870