Thomas Smith (died 1766) was a British stage actor of the eighteenth century.[1]

He first joined the Drury Lane company in the late seventeenth century. He spent time at the Queen's Theatre in Haymarket and in 1715 joined John Rich's company at Lincoln's Inn Fields.[2] He remained with the company, although acting elsewhere such as Dublin's Smock Alley Theatre, until 1728. There another Smith, named Charles, at the company in his latter years and their roles are sometimes confused. After leaving Lincoln's Inn, Thomas Smith moved to the Haymarket Theatre and then to Goodman's Fields where he acted in Henry Giffard's company until 1733.[3]

His daughter, was also an actress, making her debut at Lincoln's Inn Fields in 1716.[4]

Selected roles

References

  1. ↑ Highfill, Burnim & Langhans p.162
  2. ↑ Highfill, Burnim & Langhans p.162
  3. ↑ Highfill, Burnim & Langhans p.162-63
  4. ↑ Highfill, Burnim & Langhans p.162

Bibliography

  • Highfill, Philip H, Burnim, Kalman A. & Langhans, Edward A. A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers, and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660–1800: Volume 14. SIU Press, 1978.


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