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George Alexander
Made his acting debut at Nottingham in 1879. In 1891 Oscar Wilde arranged for Alexander to produce and act in the first production of Lady Windermere's Fan.
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Maud Gonne
Irish actress and political activist. Founded the revolutionary group, the Daughters of Erin. Helped William Butler Yeats establish the Abbey Theatre in Dublin and acted in many of his plays. (1865-1953)
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Sarah Bernhardt
Born in Paris. Moved to London and became one of the leading actresses of her time. Founded the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt in Paris. (1844-1923)
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Henry Beerbohm Tree
Character actor and later theatre manager and producer.
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Margaret Rutherford
Short biography of Oscar-winning actress with an acting career spanning 30 years.
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Ethel Barrymore
American stage actress who made professional debut in New York City and later appeared in London productions. Film career included roles in award-winning, None But the Lonely Heart (1944) and The Spiral Staircase. (1879-1959)
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Henry Fielding
Dramatist, novelist and journalist. Wrote The History of Tom Jones, considered by critics to be one of the greatest comic novels in the English language. Includes short biography. (1707-1754)
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George Sims
Playwright, social reformist and journalist. Wrote series of newspaper articles depicting poverty of the working class in London and another series later published as books on child poverty. (1847-1922)
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jsims...
Irene Vanbrugh
English actress who appeared as Phoebe in As You Like It and Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Ernest. Sister of actress Violet Vanbrugh. (1872-1949)
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Elizabeth Robins
Abstract - Born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1862, she an away from Vasser at 18 to become an actress. In 1888 she introduced British audiences to the work of Henrik Ibsen. She was a member of the Women's Social and Political Union and active in the Actresses' Franchise League and the Women's Writers' League and wrote a large number of speeches defending militant suffragettes between 1906 and 1912. She died in Brighton in 1952.
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George Bernard Shaw
Irish dramatist, critic and novelist. Includes short biography, photo and excerpts from his writing. (1856-1950)
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jshaw...
Fred Terry
English actor and brother of Ellen Terry. Best known for his romantic role in The Scarlet Pimpernel. Married Julia Neilson, an actress. (1863-1933)
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Henry Irving
Short biography covering acting and theatre management.
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Sarah Siddons
English actress who achieved recognition for her ability in the Drury Lane Theatre in London. Considered to be Britain's leading actress, her final performance on stage was in the role of Lady Macbeth. (1755-1831)
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William Makepeace Thackeray
Born in Calcutta, India. Returned to England with his parents and became a journalist and novelist. Wrote Vanity Fair, considered to be his best work, followed by The History of Henry Esmond, Newcomes, and The Virginians. (1811-1863)
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Fanny Kemble
Stage actress in Britain and later in New York City. Developed a considerable following in her early career. Gave up acting only to return to the stage several years later.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish poet, dramatist and novelist. Wrote the novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Achieved his greatest success with a series of light comedies, including Lady Windermere's Fan and The Importance of Being Ernest. (1854-1900)
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Ellen Terry
Established Shakespearean actress and later management of theatres with her son. Helped popularize the work of Henrik Ibsen and George Bernard Shaw.
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Lily Langtry
Born in Jersey and married Edward Langtry. Achieved the reputation as one of Britain's most beautiful actresses. Her autobiography, The Days I Knew, was published in 1925. 1853-1929)
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Richard Sheridan
Member of the Whigs that supported the House of Commons on the slave trade campaign.
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Mark Lemon
English journalist and prolific playwright, with over 60 plays to his credit. Best known as one of the founding members of Punch Magazine and served as joint editor with Henry Mayhew. Includes biography and photo. (1809-1870)
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jlemo...
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