Robert L. Downing
American stage actor (1857–1944)
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Robert L. Downing (1857–1944) was an American stage actor who specialized in Shakespeare characterizations. As a young actor he toured with Mary Anderson 1880–1884 and Joseph Jefferson 1884–1886. He became a star in his own right in 1886 and afterward performed Shakespearean parts. He was born in Washington, D.C., and after retiring from acting in 1908 he became a preacher.[1][2]
Born
October 28, 1857
Robert Lindley Downing
October 28, 1857
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died1944 (aged 86–87)
Resting place
Mount Olivet CemeteryFrederick, Maryland, U.S.
Occupationsactor, preacher
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| Born | Robert Lindley Downing October 28, 1857 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | 1944 (aged 86–87) |
Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupations | actor, preacher |
| Years active | 1876-1908 |
| Spouse | Eugenie Blair |
Downing was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, Maryland.[3]
