Henry Irving Quotes


Into thy hands, O Lord. Into thy hands.


Citations

Stoker, Bram. Personal Reminiscences of Henry Irving. Vol. 2, Macmillan and Co., 1906, p. 367.

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Henry Irving
Henry Irving
  • Born: February 6, 1838
  • Died: October 13, 1905
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Actor

Sir Henry Irving, born John Henry Brodribb, sometimes known as J. H. Irving, was an English stage actor in the Victorian era, known as an actor-manager because he took complete responsibility (supervision of sets, lighting, direction, casting, as well as playing the leading roles) for season after season at the West End’s Lyceum Theatre, establishing himself and his company as representative of English classical theatre. In 1895 he became the first actor to be awarded a knighthood, indicating full acceptance into the higher circles of British society.