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Kemble (CHARLES an English actor)

CHARLES, an English actor; brother of John Philip Kemble; born in Brecknock, Wales, Nov. 25, 1775. He was educated at Douay (France). In 1794 he made his first appearance at Drury Lane. His success was largely due to his representations of such characters as Edgar, Romeo, Charles Surface, Antony, etc. He was appointed censor of plays in 1840, when he retired from the stage. He had married the favorite actress Miss de Camp in 1806.

He was the father of John Mitchell Kemble, Frances Anne Kemble. and Adelaide Kemble. He died in London, Nov. 12, 1854.