One of the greatest drag performers in the history of the American
Theatre. First performed in drag at the age of 10 in an annual revue of
the Boston Cadets. Subsequently appeared on Broadway in 1904 in a drag
role in Mr. Wix of Wickham. Performed in the legitimate theatre and
also in a number of films.
His on-stage "beauty" and gorgeous costumes caused him to be dubbed the
Mr. Lillian Russell of his day.
A la Victor/Victoria, he would perform his singing vaudeville act
billed simply as "Eltinge," completely deceiving his unsuspecting
audience until well into the show when he would finally rip off his
wig.
During restoration at the Empire Theater (formerly the Eltinge Theater), forgotten murals of Julian Eltinge were uncovered and restored.
Stage and vaudeville actor.
Inurned at Forest Lawn Glendale, Great Mausoleum, Columbarium of
Rest.