William Charles Macready

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Actor
gptkb:theater_productions
gptkbp:active_years 1810-1873
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art
gptkbp:associated_act gptkb:Charles_Kean
gptkb:Henry_Irving
gptkb:Edmund_Kean
gptkbp:awards Honorary Doctorate from the University of Edinburgh
gptkbp:born March 3, 1793
gptkbp:children gptkb:William_Macready_Jr.
gptkbp:died April 27, 1873
gptkbp:famous_for his performances in tragedies
his role in the establishment of the Lyceum Theatre
his role in the development of modern acting techniques
his role in the introduction of the 'star system' in theatre
his role in the management of Covent Garden Theatre
his advocacy for actor's rights
his contributions to theatrical literature
his influence on American theatre
his performances in ' The Lady of Lyons'
his rivalry with Edmund Kean
his role in the management of Drury Lane Theatre
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label William Charles Macready
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Henry_Irving
gptkb:John_Gielgud
gptkb:Laurence_Olivier
gptkbp:known_for 19th-century theatre
Shakespearean roles
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Macbeth
gptkb:Hamlet
gptkb:Othello
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:London
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Hereford
gptkbp:spouse Mary Macready
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Charles_Kean
gptkb:Astor_Place_Riot
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7