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Henry Irving | |
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 Portrait of Irving in 1878 | |
| Born | John Brodribb[a] 6 February 1838 Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, England |
| Died | 13 October 1905 (aged 67) Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Resting place | Westminster Abbey |
| Other names | J. H. Irving |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1856–1905 |
| Spouse | Florence O'Callaghan |
| Children | Harry Brodribb Irving Laurence Irving |
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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 himself and his company as representative of English classical theatre. In 1895 he became the first actor to be awarded a knighthood, indicating full acceptance into the higher circles of British society.
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