Thomas Hollingsworth facts for kids
Thomas Hollingsworth (1748-1814) was a well-known British stage actor. He performed in many plays during the late 1700s and early 1800s. He became famous for his roles in some of London's most important theatres.
Becoming an Actor
Thomas Hollingsworth was born in 1748. His mother worked as a servant at the famous Covent Garden Theatre in London. After his father passed away, a kind actor named Joseph Younger helped guide him. Joseph Younger taught Thomas about acting and helped him start his career on stage.
Performing in Famous Theatres
Hollingsworth began his acting journey at the Covent Garden Theatre. This was a very important theatre in London. Later, he joined the acting group led by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Sheridan was a famous playwright and theatre manager. Thomas Hollingsworth performed with Sheridan's company at the Drury Lane Theatre. This was another one of London's biggest and most respected theatres. He acted in many different plays there from 1787 to 1804. Besides London, he also performed in theatres in other parts of Britain.
Memorable Roles
Thomas Hollingsworth played many different characters during his career. Here are a few of the roles he was known for:
- Taffy in The Welsh Heiress (1795) by Edward Jerningham
- Mr Quake in Knave or Not? (1798) by Thomas Holcroft
- Squeez'em in The East Indian (1799) by Matthew Lewis
- Robert in Hear Both Sides (1803) by Thomas Holcroft
