Goffin, Cora (1902–2004)

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Goffin, Cora (1902–2004)

English actress. Born Cora Gwynne Poole Goffin, April 26, 1902, in Hampstead, England; died May 10, 2004, aged 102; dau. of actress Cora Poole; m. Emile Littler (theatrical impresario), 1933 (died 1985).

One of Britain's most famous pantomime principal boys and musical-comedy stars, was a household name in 1920s and 1930s; began career at 10 and toured the country as "Little Cora Goffin—The Child Phenomenon"; came to prominence starring in Alice in Wonderland (1913), followed by Little Lord Fauntleroy; was also noted for roles as Colin in Mother Goose and Robin Hood in Babes in the Wood; retired from the stage (1940).

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