Samuel Phelps (1804-1878)

tragedian

Died aged c. 74

Samuel Phelps (born 13 February 1804, Plymouth Dock (now Devonport), Plymouth, Devon, died 6 November 1878, Anson's Farm, Coopersale, near Epping, Essex) was an English actor and theatre manager. He is known for his productions of William Shakespeare's plays which were faithful to their original versions, after the derived works by Nahum Tate, Colley Cibber and David Garrick had dominated the stage for over a century.
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Samuel Phelps 1804-1878 tragedian lived here

8 Canonbury Square, Islington, N1, London, United Kingdom where they lived

Samuel Phelps 1804-1878 born at 1, St. Aubyn Street, Phelps was orphaned at the age of 16. Trying his fortunes in London he became an acclaimed tragedian actor, later founding in 1844 the Saddlers Wells Theatre, London

Dockyard Wall, Park Avenue, Plymouth, United Kingdom where they was born near (1804)