About Robert L. Downing
Lived 1857 – 1944 (aged 86). Robert L. Downing was an American actor and stage actor.
Robert L. Downing (1857–1944) was an American stage actor who specialized in Shakespeare characterizations. As a young actor he toured with Mary Anderson and Joseph Jefferson. He became a star in his own right in 1886 and afterward performed Shakespearean parts. He was born in Washington, D.C., and after retiring from acting in 1908 he became a preacher.
Downing was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, Maryland.
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Who was Robert L. Downing?
American stage actor (1857–1944)
When was Robert L. Downing born?
Robert L. Downing was born on 28 October 1857 in Washington, D.C..
When did Robert L. Downing die?
Robert L. Downing died on 1 October 1944 in Middletown.
What was Robert L. Downing's occupation?
Robert L. Downing was an actor and stage actor.
What nationality was Robert L. Downing?
Robert L. Downing was American.
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