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Sarah Siddons (1755–1831) was a British
actor|actress, the best-known of the 18th century.

She was born Sarah Kemble in Brecon, Wales, the
eldest daughter of Roger Kemble, an actor-manager
whose travelling company included most members of
his family.  Sarah's brothers, Charles Kemble,
John Philip Kemble and Stephen Kemble were all
actors.

Acting was only just becoming a respectable
profession for a woman.  In 1773, Sarah married
William Siddons, another member of the company,
and made her debut at Drury Lane two years later,
as Portia in The Merchant of Venice.  By the time
she next appeared there in 1782, she was famous. 
In 1803, she began performing at Covent Garden,
and was its leading star until her retirement in
1812 (her last role being Lady Macbeth
(Shakespeare)|Lady Macbeth).  Tragedy was always
her speciality.  She continued to perform
occasionally in retirement, and gave public
readings.

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Sarah Siddons (1755–1831) was a British
actor|actress, the best-known of the 18th century.

She was born Sarah Kemble in Brecon, Wales, the
eldest daughter of Roger Kemble, an actor-manager
whose travelling company included most members of
his family.  Sarah's brothers, Charles Kemble,
John Philip Kemble and Stephen Kemble were all
actors.

Acting was only just becoming a respectable
profession for a woman.  In 1773, Sarah married
William Siddons, another member of the company,
and made her debut at Drury Lane two years later,
as Portia in The Merchant of Venice.  By the time
she next appeared there in 1782, she was famous. 
In 1803, she began performing at Covent Garden,
and was its leading star until her retirement in
1812 (her last role being Lady Macbeth
(Shakespeare)|Lady Macbeth).  Tragedy was always
her speciality.  She continued to perform
occasionally in retirement, and gave public
readings.