Wilson Barrett
English manager, actor, and playwright / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wilson Barrett (born William Henry Barrett; 18 February 1846 – 22 July 1904) was an English manager, actor, and playwright. With his company, Barrett is credited with attracting the largest crowds of English theatregoers ever because of his success with melodrama, an instance being his production of The Silver King (1882) at the Princess's Theatre of London. The historical tragedy The Sign of the Cross (1895) was Barrett's most successful play, both in England and in the United States.
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Born | William Henry Barrett (1846-02-18)18 February 1846 |
Died | 22 July 1904(1904-07-22) (aged 58) London, England |
Occupation(s) | Actor-manager, actor, playwright |
Spouse | Caroline Heath (m. 1866) |
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