Richard "Dicky" Suett

Richard Suett
Born1755
Died6 July 1805(1805-07-06) (aged 49–50)
Other namesDicky
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian

Richard Suett (1755 – 6 July 1805)[1] was an English comedian who was George III's favourite Shakespearean clown, and star at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane for twenty-five years.[2]

  1. ^ "Theatrical & Musical Deaths N – S". Msheppard.com. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  2. ^ "Pauline Suett Barbieri The Shirley Valentine Syndrome (2008)". Waterloo Press. Retrieved 13 November 2012. ... n ancestor, George III's favourite Shakespearean clown, Richard 'Dicky' Suett, star at Drury Lane for twenty-five years.