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Tyrone Power
1797–1841
A lively Irish stage star of the early 1800s, he was celebrated for comedy, character roles, and a career that reached audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. He also wrote about his American travels, leaving behind a record of theater life in a fast-changing era.
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About the author
Born William Grattan Tyrone Power near Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, in 1797, he grew up around the theater and went on to become one of the best-known Irish performers of his generation. He built his reputation on the stage as an actor and comedian, and he was also active as an author and theatrical manager.
Power became especially popular for Irish character parts, though his career ranged more widely than that. His work took him from Britain to the United States, where he found large audiences and later wrote about his experiences in America.
His life ended abruptly in 1841 when he was lost at sea while traveling on the steamship President. He is also remembered as the earliest famous figure in a long acting family that later included the American film star Tyrone Power.