Johnston FORBES - ROBERTSON

Background

FORBES - ROBERTSON, Johnston was born on January 16, 1853 in London. Son of John Forbes - Robertson, Aberdeen, art critic and journalist.

Education

Charterhouse; Rouen; Royal Academy of Arts.

Career

Actor from the age of 21. A pupil of Phelps; eventually the leading actor at Bancroft’s and Hare’s theatres. Theatrical manager since 1896.

Membership

Clubs: Beefsteak, Garrick.

Interests

• Pointing, golf.

Connections

Spouse 1900, May Gertrude (Gertrude Elliott),daughter of Thomas Dennot of Oakland, California.

Father:

John Forbes

Spouse:

May Gertrude