John Philip Kemble
John Philip Kemble (1 February 1757 – 26 February 1823) was a British actor. He was born into a theatrical family as the eldest son of Roger Kemble, actor-manager of a touring troupe. His elder sister Sarah Siddons achieved fame with him on the stage of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. His other siblings, Charles Kemble, Stephen Kemble, Ann Hatton, and Elizabeth Whitlock, also enjoyed success on the stage.
John Philip Kemble | |
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John Philip Kemble by Sir William Beechey, 1798 | |
| Born | 1 February 1757 Prescot, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 26 February 1823 (aged 66) Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Actor-manager |
| Years active | 1761–1817 |
| Spouse | Priscilla Hopkins Brereton |
| Parent(s) | Roger Kemble Sarah Ward |
| Relatives | Sarah Siddons (sister) Charles Kemble (brother) Stephen Kemble (brother) Ann Hatton (sister) Elizabeth Whitlock (sister) |
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