William Barrymore (stage actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids William Barrymore
Born	1759
Died	1830  (aged 70–71)
Occupation	Stage actor

William Barrymore (born 1759, died 1830) was a British actor who performed on stage. He came from Taunton, a town in England. Early in his career, he traveled with a group of actors called "strolling players" in the West Country region. These groups moved from town to town, putting on plays. By 1780, he was acting in Plymouth.

In 1782, William Barrymore made his first appearance at the famous Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. This important theater was managed by Richard Sheridan, a well-known writer and theater owner. William Barrymore became a long-time member of this theater company. He is also known because the famous Barrymore family of actors is named after him.

William Barrymore's Acting Career

William Barrymore was a busy actor who performed in many plays during his career. He took on a variety of roles, from serious characters to more lighthearted ones. He often acted in new plays by popular writers of his time.

Notable Roles and Performances

Some of the plays and characters William Barrymore performed include:

• Lord Aimworth in The Maid of the Mill (1782)
• Osric in Hamlet by William Shakespeare (1783)
• Connal in The Captives (1786)
• Gondibert in The Battle of Hexham (1789)
• Pizarro in Pizarro (1799)
• Father Cyprion in Adelmorn, the Outlaw (1801)
• Hugh de Tracy in The Curfew (1807)

William Barrymore continued to act in many different productions throughout his life, showing his talent and dedication to the stage.