Edwin “Honest Ed” Mirvish, OC, CBE (24 July 1914 – 11 July 2007) was a Canadian businessman, philanthropist and theatrical impresario who lived in Toronto, Ontario. He is known for his flagship business, Honest Ed's, a landmark discount store in downtown Toronto, and as a patron of the arts, instrumental in revitalizing the theatre scene in Toronto.
He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1989.
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He was circumcised by Rabbi Moses Reuben Yoelson, whose son went on to be actor Al Jolson.
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Besides his work in theater, he operated a store on Bloor Street and Bathurst Street in Toronto which was named "Honest Ed's" and has been in business for over 55 years.
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He and his son David Mirvish were awarded the Special Award at the 1998 Laurence Olivier Theatre Awards as recognition of their outstanding restoration and operation of London's Old Vic Theatre.