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William Terriss (20 February 1847 – 16 December 1897), born as William Charles James Lewin, was an English actor, known for his swashbuckling hero roles, such as Robin Hood, as well as parts in classic dramas and comedies. He was also a notable Shakespearean performer.
11 de abr. de 2024 · William Terriss (born Feb. 20, 1847, London, Eng.—died Dec. 16, 1897, London) was one of England’s leading actors of the later Victorian stage. William Terriss as the title character in Henry VIII, photogravure, 1892.
23 de may. de 2020 · Learn about the life and death of William Terriss, a popular actor who was stabbed by a jealous colleague in 1897 outside the Adelphi Theatre. Discover the sightings of his ghost at Covent Garden Station and the Adelphi Theatre on this blog post.
One of the most popular actors of his day, Terriss was murdered outside the Adelphi Theatre in 1897 by the actor Richard Archer Prince. Prince was sentenced to time in Broadmoor (where he died in 1937), while Terris was mourned by his public, with an estimated 50,000 people lining the route of the funeral procession.
16 de sept. de 2015 · The small yet intriguing plaque marks the scene of a murder right outside the stage door. A contemporary of Henry Irving, actor William Terriss was a renowned and respected actor of the late 19th century, the plaque recalls that he was popular in the Adelphi farces.
14 de dic. de 2023 · William Terriss was one of the most popular actors of his time. However, he is probably better remembered for being stabbed to death at the stage door of the Adelphi Theatre in 1897.
15 de mar. de 2024 · The Victorian story of theatre life, treachery and ghostly goings on at the Adelphi Theatre, London. Join Hazel Baker as she tells the tale of one of the most renowned actors of the era, William Terriss, and his untimely demise.
