Emery, Winifred (1862–1924)
Emery, Winifred (1862–1924)
English actress. Born Aug 1, 1862, in Manchester, England; died July 15, 1924; dau. of Samuel Anderson Emery, granddau. of John Emery and great-granddau. of Mackle Emery (all well-known actors in their day); m. Cyril Maude (actor).
Made London debut as a child in Beauty and the Beast (1874) and as an adult in Man Is Not Perfect (1879); other plays include Fernande, A Bridal Tour, Mary Stuart (with Modjeska), Coralie, The Bells, The Rivals, Olivia (title role), Clarissa (title role), Lady Windermere's Fan (title role), The Little Minister, Money (as Lady Franklin); also appeared as Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing with Beerbohm Tree; made NY debut with Henry Irving's company as Olivia in Twelfth Night (1884).
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