John Alden (theatre)

John Alden
Born
Gordon Henry Buchanan

19 January 1908
Taree, New South Wales, Australia
Died10 November 1962(1962-11-10) (aged 54)
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia
Occupations
  • Actor
  • manager
  • director
  • theatre founder
Known forFounder of the John Alden Shakespeare Company

John Alden, born Gordon Henry Buchanan, (19 January 1908 – 10 November 1962) was an Australian radio and theatrical actor, manager and director noted for his interpretation of Shakespeare and as the founder of the John Alden Shakespeare Company.[1]

  1. ^ Lane, Richard (2000). The Golden Age of Australian Radio Drama Volume 2. National Film and Sound Archive. pp. 59–62.