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William Barrymore (stage actor)

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William Barrymore (c. 1759–1830) was a British stage actor. Originally from Taunton he was part of a company of strolling players in the West Country, and was acting at Plymouth in 1780. He first appeared at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1782, under the management of Richard Sheridan, and became a long-standing member of the company.Highfill, Burnim & Langhams p.355-58 He is also the namesake of the famed Barrymore family.

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  • Highfill, Philip H, Burnim, Kalman A. & Langhans, Edward A. A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers, and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800: Abaco to Belfille. SIU Press, 1973.

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Category:18th-century English male actors

Category:18th-century British male actors

Category:1750s births

Category:1830 deaths

Category:Actors from Taunton

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