Julian Eltinge (1881-1941) was elected to The Lambs in 1911 as a Professional member. He was granted Life status.
Eltinge was by far the most popular female impersonator of his era. He was known for his talented ability to capture the essence of feminine mannerisms. Eltinge honed this talent by performing in drag regularly as a teenager. His routine was to play a female character on stage—with unsuspecting viewers believing that he was a woman—and then would shock the audience at the end of the show by revealing himself to actually be a man. The genuineness of his feminine performance set him apart from other female impersonators and gained him significant popularity. E
Eltinge showcased his talents in vaudeville and made his debut on Broadway in 1904. He starred in several highly popular shows over the following years, including The Fascinating Widow and Cousin Lucy.