Stephen Kemble

Stephen Kemble
Stephen Kemble as Falstaff by James Heath
Born
George Stephen Kemble

(1758-04-21)21 April 1758
Died5 June 1822(1822-06-05) (aged 64)
Resting placeChapel of the Nine Altars, Durham Cathedral, England
Occupation(s)Manager, actor, writer
SpouseElizabeth Satchell
ChildrenHenry Stephen Kemble
Parent(s)Roger Kemble
Sarah "Sally" Ward
RelativesKemble family

George Stephen Kemble (21 April 1758 – 5 June 1822) was a successful English theatre manager, actor, and writer, and a member of the famous Kemble family. He was described as "the best Sir John Falstaff which the British stage ever saw" though he also played title roles in Hamlet and King Lear among others. He published plays, poetry and non-fiction.

Kemble wed prominent actress Elizabeth Satchell (1783). His niece was the actress and abolitionist Fanny Kemble.