G. P. Huntley

Huntley as Mr Hook in Miss Hook of Holland, 1908
"G. P.", caricature by Spy in Vanity Fair in 1908

George Patrick Huntley (13 July 1868 – 21 September 1927), always billed as G. P. Huntley, was an Irish actor known for comic performances in the theatre and the music halls. Some of his best known roles were in the Edwardian musical comedies The Circus Girl, A Runaway Girl, Three Little Maids, The School Girl, Lady Madcap, Miss Hook of Holland and Betty. He was successful in appearances on Broadway, as well as in the West End. His son was the film actor G. P. Huntley Jr.