Elizabeth_Heard

Elizabeth Heard

Elizabeth Heard

English stage actress

Elizabeth Heard (born c.1775) was an English stage actress. She was born in London the daughter of William Heard, a physician and playwright, and his wife Ann Heard, an actress. Elizabeth made her stage debut at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane as a child actor in 1782, where he mother was employed. She often played young male roles such as the Duke of York in Richard III and Prince Arthur in King John. As well as appearing as a member of the company at Drury Lane, she also began summer stints at the Haymarket from 1789 gradually playing more mature and important roles.[1] In 1801 she left the Drury Lane company and later acted in Newcastle.[2]

As Aurelia in The Twin Rivals, 1796.

Selected roles

References

  1. [1]
    Highfill, Burnim & Langhans p.225-26
  2. [2]
    Highfill, Burnim & Langhans p.227

Bibliography

  • Highfill, Philip H., Burnim, Kalman A. & Langhans Edward A. A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 7, Habgood to Houbert: Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers, and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. SIU Press, 1982.
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