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Robert L. Downing (1857–1944) was an American stage actor who specialized in Shakespeare characterizations. As a young actor he toured with Mary Anderson 1880-1884 and Joseph Jefferson 1884-86. He became a star in his own right in 1886 and afterward performed Shakespearean parts. He was born in Washington D.C. and after retiring from acting in 1908 he became a preacher.[2][3]

Robert L. Downing
Born	Robert Lindley Downing October 28, 1857 Washington, D.C.
Died	1944
Resting place	Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick County, Frederick, Maryland USA[1]
Occupation	actor, preacher
Years active	1876-1908
Spouse	Eugenie Blair

References

External links

• alternative start findagrave page on Robert L. Downing
• North American Theatre Online: Robert L. Downing
• portrait(NY Public Library, Billy Rose)
• Robert Downing Papers at the Harry Ransom Center

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