Grimaldi
JOSEPH, a noted English pantomimist; born in London, Engng- Eng land, Dec. 18, 1779. He first appeared on the boards of Drury Lane at two years old, and in his third year he had his first engagement at Sadler's Wells Theater, where he regularly performed (except for one season) till his retirement from the stage, prematurely worn out by hard work, in 1828. Charles Dickens edited his "Memoirs" (1838).
He died in London, May 31, 1837.