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Sir Henry Irving (6 February 1838 – 13 October 1905), christened John Henry Brodribb, sometimes known as J. H. Irving, was an English stage actor in the Victorian era, known as an actor-manager because he took complete responsibility (supervision of sets, lighting, direction, casting, as well as playing the leading roles) for season after season at the West End's Lyceum Theatre, establishing ...
Mar 15, 2024 · Sir Henry Irving was one of the most famous of English actors, the first of his profession to be knighted (1895) for services to the stage. He was also a celebrated theatre manager and the professional partner of the actress Ellen Terry for 24 years (1878–1902).
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Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Henry Irving, the most celebrated English actor of his time, who rose from a provincial boy to become The Elevator of the Stage. Discover his knighthood, his Lyceum Theatre, his Hamlet, his love for Ellen Terry, and his legacy in the theatre and the world.
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Learn about the life and career of Sir Henry Irving, one of the most famous British actor-managers and a pioneer of Shakespeare-in-performance. Explore his personal and professional relationships, his achievements, his legacy, and his influence on the players in our collection and on the site.
Oct 31, 2016 · The role of Count Dracula was not one that Henry Irving wanted. More than a century ago, the actor refused the part in a staged reading of Bram Stoker’s exciting new novel, released in 1897.
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Sir Henry Irving, orig. John Henry Brodribb, (born Feb. 6, 1838, Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, Eng.—died Oct. 13, 1905, Bradford, Yorkshire), British actor. He toured for 10 years with a stock company before making his London debut in 1866. With his success in The Bells (1871), he became a leading actor in H.L. Bateman’s company (1871–77).
Learn about the life and career of the first actor to be knighted, Henry Irving, who rose from humble beginnings to become a leading figure in the British theatre. Discover his achievements, challenges, relationships, and legacy in this comprehensive biography by The Irving Society.
