James Sheridan Knowles | |
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 James Sheridan Knowles by Wilhelm Trautschold | |
| Born | 12 May 1784 Cork, County Cork, Kingdom of Ireland |
| Died | 30 November 1862 Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Dramatist and actor |
| Spouse | Maria Charteris |
James Sheridan Knowles (12 May 1784 – 30 November 1862) was an Irish dramatist and actor. A relative of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Knowles enjoyed success writing plays for the leading West End theatres. Later in his career he also produced several novels.