Background

Wise, Thomas Alfred was born on March 23, 1865 in Faversham, England. Son of Daniel and Harriet (Potts) Wise.

Education

Brought to America, 1868. Earned own living since 9 years of age and self-educated.

Career

Began as actor in California, 1883. Starred with John C. Rice, 1902, 1903. In “A Gentleman From Mississippi” 3 years, 1908-1911.

And with John Barrymore, 1911.

Appeared in following original New York productions: “Mr. Wilkinson’s Widows,” “Gloriana,” “The Last Chapter,” “The Cuckoo,” “House that Jack Built,” “Prince Chap,” “Are You a.

Achievements

• Thomas Alfred Wise has been listed as a notable actor by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• Other Work

  • Author: (with Harrison Rhodes, plays) A Gentleman from Mississippi, 1908. An Old New Yorker, 1910. The Old Man, 1911

  • The Greatest Show on Earth.
    
    1911. Deceased.

Connections

Married Gertrude Whitty, November 11, 1895.

Father:

Daniel Wise

Mother:

Harriet (Potts) Wise

Spouse:

Gertrude Whitty