Francis Adolphus Vane-Tempest | |
|---|---|
 Vane-Tempest in 1909 | |
| Born | 4 January 1863 London, England |
| Died | 10 December 1932 (aged 69) London, England |
| Education | Harrow School |
| Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse |
Gertude Magdalen Elliot
(m. 1901) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Henry Pelham-Clinton (maternal grandfather) Lady Susan Hamilton (maternal grandmother) Charles Vane (paternal grandfather) Frances Vane (paternal grandmother) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Field Artillery |
| Battles / wars | |
Francis Adolphus Vane-Tempest (4 January 1863 – 10 December 1932) was an English actor of the late-19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for playing amiable but not over-bright upper class characters. Among the roles he created was Mr Dumby in Oscar Wilde's 1892 comedy Lady Windermere's Fan. His theatrical career continued until the First World War, when he joined the army. He did not return to the stage thereafter.