Career
He was related to other notable German actors, including:
There is a collection relating to his life at the Österreichisches Theatermuseum. Devrient was born in Berlin. Prior to his acting life, he was a cavalry officer and fought with the Hussars against Napoleon at Waterloo.
He died in Bad Lauterberg.
In 1835 he joined the company at Karlsruhe, and in 1839 that at Hanover. His best-known roles were Wallenstein, Goethe"s Faust, and King Lear.