Henry Irving

Sir Henry Irving was a famous English stage actor in the second half of the 19th century. He was also the manager of the Lyceum Theatre in London. He was knighted by Queen Victoria for his acting. (AUDIO: The Woman in White)

He was a friend of Bram Stoker, (COMIC: Bat Attack!) who wrote his biography. (AUDIO: The Woman in White)

Irving had a lasting legacy in England. There was a statue of him outside the National Portrait Gallery in London. (PROSE: The Nameless City)