Thomas Simpson (actor)

Thomas Simpson was an English stage actor of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth century.[1] His surname is sometimes written as Sympson.

He joined the United Company from the 1687–88 season, but his early roles are unknown. Following the 1695 split he stayed at Drury Lane with Christopher Rich's company and acted in a number of roles until 1702. From 1703 he William Bullock and William Pinkethman operated a theatrical stall at Bartholomew Fair.[2]

Selected roles

References

  1. Highfill, Burnim & Langhans p.96
  2. Highfill, Burnim & Langhans p.96

Bibliography

  • Highfill, Philip H, Burnim, Kalman A. & Langhans, Edward A. A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers, and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660–1800: Volume 14. SIU Press, 1978.
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