John Henderson (actor)
For other people named John Henderson, see John Henderson (disambiguation).
| John Henderson | |
|---|---|
 John Henderson. Oil on canvas by Thomas Gainsborough | |
| Born | 8 March 1747 |
| Died | 3 December 1785 (aged 38) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1772–85 |
John Henderson (8 March 1747 – 3 December 1785) was an English actor, known as "The Bath Roscius", who inherited David Garrick's mantle as the greatest Shakesperean actor.[1]
From 1772 until 1778 he performed as part of the company at the Old Orchard Street Theatre in Bath.[2]
References
- ↑ Sinclair, G.A. (1904). "A Successor of David Garrick". The Scottish Historical Review (Glasgow: James Maclehose and Sons) 1 (3): 306–13. ISSN 1750-0222. LCCN 2008-242177. OCLC 60624888. OL 20520220M.
- ↑ Lowndes, William (1982). The Theatre Royal at Bath. Redcliffe. pp. 23–25. ISBN 978-0905459493.
John Henderson as Falstaff
Further reading
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- Henderson, John (1786). Ireland, John, ed. Letters and Poems by the Late Mr. John Henderson. London: J. Johnson. OCLC 84872216. OL 20444814M.
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