Not to be confused with Elizabeth Farrand or Elizabeth Warren.
Elizabeth Farren
Portrait of Elizabeth Farren, c. 1790, by Sir Thomas Lawrence
Born
1759
Died
1829 (aged 69–70)
Knowsley Park, Lancashire, England
Other names
Countess of Derby
Occupation
Actress
Years active
c.1774–1797
Spouse
Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (1752–1834)
Elizabeth Farren (c. 1759 – 23 April 1829) was an Irish actress of the late 18th century. Born in Cork in 1759, her father, George Farren was a surgeon. His drinking habits brought on early death and his widow returned to Liverpool. Her mother went on the stage to support herself and her children. Elizabeth first appeared on the London stage in 1777 as Miss Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer and the following year appeared at Drury Lane which, along with the Haymarket Theatre became her primary venues for the rest of her acting career. She had over 100 characters in her repertoire including Shakespeare and various contemporary comedies and dramas. She was often compared to Frances Abington, who was her only real rival. Her last appearance was in April 1797, two months before her marriage to Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby. They had one daughter.
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Siddons, but due to other commitments it ended up being played by ElizabethFarren. It premiered at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on 27 November 1781...
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Farren as Alcander, John Hayman Packer as Thestor, Robert Palmer as Officer, Robert Bensley as Demophon, Ann Crawford as Dienira and ElizabethFarren...
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