William Bowen (actor) facts for kids
William Bowen was a British actor who lived a long time ago, from 1666 to 1718. He was known for being very funny in his roles on stage. He was part of a famous acting group called the United Company.
William Bowen's Acting Career
William Bowen joined the United Company in 1689. This was a very important acting group in London at the time. He quickly became well-known for his funny characters. People loved to watch him perform in plays.
He acted in many different plays during his career. He often played characters who made the audience laugh. Some of the famous writers he worked with included John Dryden and William Congreve.
Notable Roles
William Bowen played many roles. Here are a few examples of the characters he brought to life on stage:
- Valet in Bury Fair (1689)
- Sancho in The Successful Strangers (1690)
- Tranio in Amphitryon (1690)
- Sir Joseph in The Old Bachelor (1693)
- Jeremy in Love for Love (1695)
- Teague in The Twin Rivals (1702)
- Captain Strut in The Double Gallant (1707)
The End of His Life
William Bowen's life ended in 1718. He was involved in a serious argument with another actor named James Quin. Sadly, this led to a conflict where William Bowen was badly hurt and passed away.
