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Grayce Hampton

1876 – 1963

British actress

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Lived 1876 – 1963 (aged 87). Grayce Hampton was an actor, stage actor and film actor.

Grayce Hampton (28 March 1876 – 20 December 1963) was a British film and stage actress. Her name was often seen as Grace Hampton.

Hampton studied at a convent in Brussels, and a teacher there introduced her to Augustus Harris, who arranged for her to perform in one of his productions. After that, she acted in other Harris productions at the Drury Lane Theater in London.

Hampton emigrated to the United States with Henry Irving's production of Robespierre.

Broadway plays in which Hampton appeared included Suspect (1940), Point Valaine (1935), Her Majesty the Widow (1934), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1926), Easy Virtue (1925), Antony and Cleopatra (1924), Pelleas and Melisande (1923), Romeo and Juliet (1923), Malvaloca (1922), and Fall and Rise of Susan Lenox (1920).

Hampton performed in vaudeville with Otis Skinner.

Hampton was married to English comedian Charles Dodsworth.

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Who was Grayce Hampton?

British actress

When was Grayce Hampton born?

Grayce Hampton was born on 28 March 1876 in Devon.

When did Grayce Hampton die?

Grayce Hampton died on 20 December 1963 in Los Angeles.

What was Grayce Hampton's occupation?

Grayce Hampton was an actor, stage actor and film actor.

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· Wikipedia: Grayce Hampton

· Wikidata: Q20684157

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