Davidge, William Pleater, 1814-1888

William Pleater Davidge (1814-1888) was an English-born comic actor, dramatist, and author who emigrated to the United States in 1850. His son, William Thomas Davidge (1847-1899) was also a comic actor and was married to actress Maggie Harold Davidge (1852-1907).

From the description of William Pleater Davidge collection of photographs, ca. 1867-1922. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 663988546

From the guide to the William Pleater Davidge collection of photographs, ca. 1867-1922., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

English actor. Came to the United States in 1850 and thereafter performed mainly in New York. Played Dick Deadeye in first American production of H.M.S. Pinafore. Member of Augustin Daly's company, 1869-1877.

From the description of Diary, 1853. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 476438741

Davidge was an English actor and dramatist.

From the description of William Pleater Davidge papers, 1850-1937 (inclusive), 1850-1897 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612377054

From the guide to the William Pleater Davidge papers, 1850-1937., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Epithet: actor-manager

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