Harry Gwynette (c. 1836 – 24 September 1913) was a British stage actor. Gwynette's father was a surgeon who wanted him to become a doctor also. Gwynette decided on acting instead and moved to Australia, traveling by clipper from Southampton to Melbourne.[1] He later returned to England, where he acted for Charles Kean at the Princess Theatre in London. He subsequently joined the burlesque company of Lydia Thompson and traveled with her to the United States in 1868. In later years he joined the company of Richard Mansfield.[2]
Harry Gwynette | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1836 |
| Died | (aged 76) New York City |
| Occupation | stage actor |
He died at the age of 76 on 24 September 1913 at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Memories of the Palmy Days". The New York Times. 26 November 1911. p. 7:2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Funeral of Harry Gwynette". Plainfield Courier-News. 27 September 1913. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Old Actor Dies in Bellevue". The New York Times. 24 September 1913. p. 20 – via Newspapers.com.
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