Elsie and Doris Waters
Elsie Waters | |
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| Born | Florence Elsie Waters 19 August 1893 Bromley-by-Bow, London, England |
| Died | 14 June 1990 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, singer |
| Years active | 1890s–1970s |
| Known for | Gert and Daisy |
Doris Waters | |
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| Born | Doris Ethel Waters 20 December 1899 Bromley-by-Bow, London, England |
| Died | 18 August 1978 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, singer |
| Years active | 1890s–1970s |
| Known for | Gert and Daisy |
Florence Elsie Waters (19 August 1893–14 June 1990) and her sister Doris Ethel Waters (20 December 1899–18 August 1978) were English comic actresses and singers who performed as a double act. They are remembered for creating the comedy characters Gert and Daisy, and have been described as "the most successful female double-act in the history of British music hall and variety".