Charles Connor (actor) facts for kids
Charles Connor was an Irish stage actor who lived in the early 1800s. He studied at Trinity College Dublin. He started his acting career in Dublin, performing at the Crow Street Theatre. He also acted at the Theatre Royal, Bath in England.
From 1816 to 1826, Charles Connor was a main actor. He performed with the company at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden in London. He was well-known for playing Irish characters on stage. He passed away on October 7, 1826. After his death, another actor named Tyrone Power took over his roles. People especially remembered Connor for his performance as Sir Lucius O'Trigger. This character was in the famous play The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Notable Performances
Charles Connor performed in many plays during his career. Here are some of the important roles he played:
- In 1814, he played Count Luneburg in Adelaide by Richard Sheil.
- In 1817, he was Anhalt in The Youthful Days of Frederick the Great. This play was by William Abbot.
- He played Falsetto in Fazio in 1818. This play was written by Henry Hart Milman.
- Also in 1818, he was Kaled in Bellamira by Richard Sheil.
- He acted as Sohrab in Retribution in 1818.
- In 1819, he played Waldo in Fredolfo by Charles Maturin.
- He was Spalatro in Evadne in 1819. This play was also by Richard Sheil.
- In 1820, he played Caius Claudius in Virginius. This play was by James Sheridan Knowles.
- He was Lord de Clifford in Wallace in 1820.
- In 1821, he played Julio in Mirandola by Barry Cornwall.
- Also in 1821, he was Lucullus in Damon and Pythias. This play was by John Banim and Richard Sheil.
