Hector St Clair

Hector Alfred Tompins[1] (21 May? - December 1932) professionally known as Hector St. Clair, was an English comedian and musician who came to Australia with the J.C Williamson Theatre company in 1921 and stayed there for the rest of his career, he was also a talented violinist[2] He appeared in the film Prehistoric Hayseeds (1923).[3][4] St. Clair had his own troupe called "The Ambassador's" and was known for his catchphrase "Isn't it Aweful", he appeared in both variety and musical comedy and also featured on radio. other than Williamson's he also toured with company's of Benjamin Fuller, the Tivoli circuit, George Marlow and Connors and Paul amongst numerous others, he died of lung cancer in December 1932.

Hector St. Clair
Born
Hector Alfred Tompkins

11 May
Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
DiedDecember 1932
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
OccupationActor, comedian, musician

References
  1. https://discogs.com/artist/7933183-Hector-St-Clair. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. "HECTOR ST. CLAIR". Queensland Times. Ipswich, Queensland: National Library of Australia. 16 December 1924. p. 3 Edition: DAILY. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  3. "OBITUARY". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 15 December 1932. p. 10. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  4. "HECTOR ST. CLAIR". The Sunday Times. Perth: National Library of Australia. 22 February 1925. p. 6. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
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