Robert L. Downing (1857–1944) was an American stage actor who specialized in Shakespeare characterizations. As a young actor he toured with Mary Anderson 1880–1884 and Joseph Jefferson 1884–1886. He became a star in his own right in 1886 and afterward performed Shakespearean parts. He was born in Washington, D.C., and after retiring from acting in 1908 he became a preacher.[1][2]
Robert L. Downing | |
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| Born | Robert Lindley Downing October 28, 1857 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | October 1944 (aged 86–87) |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | actor, preacher |
| Years active | 1876-1908 |
| Spouse | Eugenie Blair |
Downing was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, Maryland.[3]
References
edit- ^ Great Actors & Actresses of the American Stage in Historic Photographs, page 19 c.1983 edited by Stanley Appelbaum
- ^ Robert L. Downing; Gallery of Players from the Illustrated American Volume 1, Issues 1-9
- ^ "Mount Olivet Cemetery" (PDF). Maryland Historical Trust. 2019-02-26. p. 7. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
External links
edit- alternative start findagrave page on Robert L. Downing
- North American Theatre Online: Robert L. Downing
- portrait(NY Public Library, Billy Rose)
- Robert Downing Papers at the Harry Ransom Center
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