Henry William Pearson
Revision as of 12:07, 29 January 2024 by Ivor (talk | contribs) (→Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance)
Henry William Pearson (b 5 November, 1822 - d Port Elizabeth, 20 June, 1899) was an amateur actor.
Contents
Biography
Henry William Pearson was born in Kennington, England, and came to South Africa in the early 1850s. He was married to Mary Ann Frances Mallors.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
A talented amateur actor who played in many productions.
1853: Played the part of Tony Lumpkin in She Stoops to Conquer which was staged in The Lyceum in Port Elizabeth.
Sources
Eastern Province Herald, June 22, 1899.
Port Elizabeth: A Social Chronicle to the End of 1945 by Margaret Harradine
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Personalities A
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
