Talbot O'Farrell

Talbot O'Farrell
Talbot O'Farrell, ready to go on stage at the 1948 Royal Variety Performance, in his characteristic dress with top hat, cane, and monocle
Born
William Parrott

(1878-07-27)27 July 1878
Hull, Yorkshire, England
Died2 September 1952(1952-09-02) (aged 74)
London, England
NationalityEnglish
Other namesWill (or Jock) McIver
Occupation(s)Singer, comic entertainer, film actor
Years active1902–1948

Talbot O'Farrell (born William Parrott; 27 July 1878 2 September 1952) was an English music hall and variety show singer whose repertoire included both sentimental and comic songs. Early in his career he used the stage names Will (or Jock) McIver (or McIvor).