James Fearon (actor) facts for kids
James Fearon (1746–1789) was a British stage actor. This means he was a performer who acted in plays on a stage for audiences. He lived and worked during the 1700s, a time when live theater was a very popular way for people to be entertained.
A Life on Stage
James Fearon began his acting career in Scotland. From 1768 to 1771, he performed in cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow. These early years helped him gain experience and improve his skills as an actor.
Moving to London
After his time in Scotland, James Fearon moved to London, England. London was the biggest and most important city for theater in Britain. He made his first London appearance at the Haymarket Theatre. This was a big step for his career, as it meant performing on a more famous stage.
He continued to act in London for the rest of his life. Most of his performances were at the Covent Garden Theatre. He joined the acting company at Covent Garden in 1774. An acting company is a group of actors who work together, often performing many different plays. He stayed with this company until his death in 1789.
Selected Roles
During his career, James Fearon played many different characters in various plays. Here are some of the roles he was known for:
- Benfield senior in The Maid of Bath by Samuel Foote (1771)
- Coachman in The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1775)
- Sir John Millamour in Know Your Own Mind by Arthur Murphy (1777)
- Officer in The Count of Narbonne by Robert Jephson (1781)
- David in More Ways Than One by Hannah Cowley (1783)
- Vasquez in A Bold Stroke for a Husband by Hannah Cowley (1783)
