This page will contain additional articles about Sarah Siddons, as they become available.Sarah SiddonsSarah SiddonsSarah Siddons (1755–1831) was a British actress, the best-known of the 18th century. She was born Sarah Kemble in Brecon, Wales, the eldest daughter of Roger Kemble, an actor-manager whose travelling company included most members of his family. Sarah's brothers, Charles Kemble, John Philip Kemble and Stephen Kemble were all actors. Acting was only just becoming a respectable profession for a woman. In 1773, Sarah married William Siddons, another member of the company, and made her debut at Drury Lane two years later, as Portia in The Merchant of Venice. By the time she next appeared there in 1782, she was famous. In 1803, she began performing at Covent Garden, and was its leading star until her retirement in 1812 (her last role being Lady Macbeth). Tragedy was always her speciality. She continued to perform occasionally in retirement, and gave public readings. This page about Sarah Siddons includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Sarah Siddons News stories about Sarah Siddons External links for Sarah Siddons Videos for Sarah Siddons Wikis about Sarah Siddons Discussion Groups about Sarah Siddons Blogs about Sarah Siddons Images of Sarah Siddons |
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She continued to perform occasionally in retirement, and gave public readings. Kristy Swanson (born December 19, 1969) is an American actress who stars in movies such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Chase and Higher Learning. Tragedy was always her speciality. Mannequin: On the Move (1991). In 1803, she began performing at Covent Garden, and was its leading star until her retirement in 1812 (her last role being Lady Macbeth). Hot Shots! (1991). By the time she next appeared there in 1782, she was famous. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992). In 1773, Sarah married William Siddons, another member of the company, and made her debut at Drury Lane two years later, as Portia in The Merchant of Venice. The Phantom (1996). Acting was only just becoming a respectable profession for a woman. Dude, Where's My Car? (2000). Sarah's brothers, Charles Kemble, John Philip Kemble and Stephen Kemble were all actors. She was born Sarah Kemble in Brecon, Wales, the eldest daughter of Roger Kemble, an actor-manager whose travelling company included most members of his family. Sarah Siddons (1755–1831) was a British actress, the best-known of the 18th century. |