Forbes-Robertson
SIR JOHN- STONE, an English actor, born in London in 1853. His early years were spent FORBES-ROBERTSON as a painter. He went on the stage at the age of 21, and at once exhibited unusual talent. He acted as leading man for Sir Henry Irving and Sir Squire Bancroft. In 1895 he appeared with Mrs. Patrick Campbell in "The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith." In the same year he began his career of manager in London, playing the part of Romeo in "Romeo and Juliet," following this with "Othello" and "Hamlet." In the latter he scored a great success. He made frequent tours to the United States, where he appeared in Shakespearean plays, several plays by George Bernard Shaw, FORCE and others. He was recognized as one of the most distinguished actors of his time. He was knighted in 1913.