Background
TERRY, Edward O'Connor was born in 1844. Son of John Terry, actor.
TERRY, Edward O'Connor was born in 1844. Son of John Terry, actor.
Ed'uc.: privately. Entered dramatic profession at Christchurch, Hampshire, 1863. Made lirst appearance in London at Surrey Theatre, 1867. Lyceum Theatre, 1868.
The Strand Theatre, 1869, where he remained until 1875. Gaiety Theatre until 1884. Opened Terry's Theatre, 1887.
Produced Sweet Lavender, playing Dick Phenyl 670 times, 1888. Past Grand Treasurer of English Masons. Founder and First Master Edward Terry Lodge.
Treasurer Royal General Theatrical Fund. President Theatrical Fire Fund. Governor St. Clement’s Danes Holborn Estate Charity.
On the Council of the Foundling and Charing Cross Hospitals, Female Orphan Asylum, Trustee Actors’ Benevolent Fund, Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Turners, Trustee Barnes Charity. Justice of the Peace Surrey; owner of Terry’s Theatre.
Clubs: Garrick,Savage, Surrey Magistrates.