Stephen Kemble
English theatre manager, actor and writer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Born | George Stephen Kemble (1758-04-21)21 April 1758 |
Died | 5 June 1822(1822-06-05) (aged 64) |
Resting place | Chapel of the Nine Altars, Durham Cathedral, England |
Occupation(s) | Manager, actor, writer |
Spouse | Elizabeth Satchell |
Children | Henry Stephen Kemble |
Parent(s) | Roger Kemble Sarah "Sally" Ward |
Relatives | Kemble family |
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Kemble wed prominent actress Elizabeth Satchell (1783). His niece was the actress and abolitionist Fanny Kemble.