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Frederick B. Conway

1819 – 1874

American actor

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About Frederick B. Conway

Lived 1819 – 1874 (aged 55). Frederick B. Conway was an American actor and stage actor.

Frederick Bartlett Conway (February 10, 1819 Clifton, England – September 6, 1874 Manchester, Massachusetts) was an actor.

He was the son of William A. Conway. He early developed a taste for the stage. After he had won a fair position in his profession in England, he came to the United States in August 1850. Here he formed an association with Edwin Forrest, and played Iago to his Othello, de Mauprat to his Richelieu, and other companion parts.

After the death of his first wife, Mr. Conway married, in May 1852, Sarah Crocker, a leading actress, and the two thenceforward acted together. In 1859, they opened Pike's Opera House in Cincinnati, Ohio with a first-class company, but the engagement was not profitable, and they returned to the east. In 1861, they visited England, and filled a short engagement at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London. After their return they became star actors, and made an extensive and profitable tour. Though somewhat pompous in manner, Frederick Conway was a good actor, with a fine personal appearance and a commanding delivery.

He was the father of Marianne "Minnie" Conway and Lilian Conway. His grandsons, Minnie's sons, were actors Conway Tearle and Godfrey Tearle.

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Who was Frederick B. Conway?

American actor (1819-1874)

When was Frederick B. Conway born?

Frederick B. Conway was born on 10 February 1819.

When did Frederick B. Conway die?

Frederick B. Conway died on 6 September 1874.

What was Frederick B. Conway's occupation?

Frederick B. Conway was an actor and stage actor.

What nationality was Frederick B. Conway?

Frederick B. Conway was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick B. Conway

· Wikidata: Q5497311

· DBpedia: Frederick B. Conway

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