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David Garrick (19 February 1717 – 20 January 1779) was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of European theatrical practice throughout the 18th century, and was a pupil and friend of Samuel Johnson.
David Garrick, English actor, producer, dramatist, poet, and comanager of the Drury Lane Theatre. He was involved in numerous productions, including various plays by Shakespeare, several of which featured his ‘improvements.’ Learn more about Garrick’s life and career.
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Philip Darrell Core (12 September 1945 – 23 August 2013), known professionally as David Garrick, was an English singer who was best known for his 1966 pop hit single, "Dear Mrs. Applebee".
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Learn about David Garrick, one of the most influential and talented actors of all time, who promoted Shakespeare's works and legacy. Discover his life, career, achievements, and funeral, and see his death mask and statue.
David Garrick, actor, playwright, producer and manager of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane was one of the most influential figures in the history of British theatre. During his long career he transformed and modernized the style of acting, production, methods of rehearsal, and even the attitude of audiences, which had previously been rather unruly.
Apr 19, 2016 · Learn how the 18th-century actor-manager and playwright David Garrick promoted Shakespeare as the supreme symbol of British culture and created the idea of Bardolatry. Discover how Garrick's acting style, management of Drury Lane, and Stratford Jubilee influenced the way we see Shakespeare today.
David Garrick, (born Feb. 19, 1717, Hereford, Herefordshire, Eng.—died Jan. 20, 1779, London), British actor, producer, and playwright. Tutored in his boyhood by Samuel Johnson , he settled in London as a wine merchant before winning fame with his acting debut as Richard III in 1741.
