Henry Irving

🔊/ˌhenri ˈɜːvɪŋ/

🔊/ˌhenri ˈɜːrvɪŋ/

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(1838-1905) an English actor who became famous in the late 19th century for his theatre performances of Shakespeare plays. He often acted with Ellen Terry. He was made a knight in 1895, the first actor to receive this honour.