Thomas Gillow facts for kids
Thomas Gillow was a well-known English actor who lived a long time ago, during a period called the Restoration era. Sometimes, his name was spelled a bit differently, like Gilloe or Gillo. He was famous for his performances on stage.
His acting career began in 1671. One of his first known roles was in a play called Herod and Mariamne at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre.
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Joining the Duke's Company
Thomas Gillow then became part of a group of actors known as the Duke's Company. They performed at the Dorset Gardens Theatre. He stayed with this company for many years, taking on various roles in different plays.
The United Company and Drury Lane
In 1682, a big change happened in the theatre world. The Duke's Company joined forces with another major theatre group. This created a new, larger company called the United Company.
Thomas Gillow continued his acting career with this new company. He performed at the famous Drury Lane Theatre. He remained a very important actor in this group.
He was a versatile actor, meaning he could perform in many different types of plays. He appeared in funny comedies that made audiences laugh and serious tragedies that told dramatic stories.
Later Life and Family
Thomas Gillow passed away in May 1687. He was buried at St Bride's Church in the City of London.
Interestingly, an actress known as Mrs. Gillow also performed on stage between 1675 and 1678. It is possible that she was his wife, Mary Gillow.
Notable Roles
Thomas Gillow played many characters during his career. Here are a few examples of the types of roles he performed:
- Sosius in Herod and Mariamne (1671)
- Lamot in Love and Revenge (1674)
- Polyndus in Alcibiades (1675)
- Rutilius in Titus and Berenice (1676)
- Sanders in The Counterfeit Bridegroom (1677)
- Phoras in Oedipus (1678)
- Agamemnon in Troilus and Cressida (1679)
- Raymond in The Spanish Fryar (1680)
- Acasto in The Orphan (1680)
- Melanax in The Duke of Guise (1682)
- Don Sebastian in A Commonwealth of Women (1685)
