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Ellen Terry
1847–1928
One of the great stars of the Victorian stage, she won audiences over with her lively Shakespeare performances and a career that lasted roughly seventy years. Her famous partnership with Henry Irving made her one of the best-known actresses in Britain and North America.
2 Audiobooks
The Story of My Life: Recollections and Reflections
by Ellen Terry
The Russian Ballet
by Ellen Terry
About the author
Born in Coventry in 1847 into a large acting family, Ellen Terry went on stage as a child and grew into one of the most admired performers of her era. She became especially celebrated for Shakespeare, and her warmth, charm, and vivid presence helped make her a favorite with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.
From 1878 to 1902, she was the leading lady to Sir Henry Irving in one of the theatre's most famous partnerships. Roles such as Portia, Beatrice, and Lady Macbeth were closely associated with her, and in later years she also gave popular lectures on Shakespeare.
Terry remained active well into the twentieth century, appearing on stage, writing, and taking part in early film. She died in 1928 at Smallhythe in Kent, leaving behind a reputation as one of the defining English actresses of her generation.