Walter Maddocks (died 1823) was an English stage actor and singer.[1] He was born in Chester and was originally a schoolmaster before becoming a professional actor in the provinces appearing at the Theatre Royal, Norwich and elsewhere before he arrived at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1789. He remained with the Drury Lane company for three decades, playing supporting roles in a wide variety of productions.[2] His wife, billed as Mrs Maddocks, appeared alongside him in provincial theatre and at Drury Lane.[3] His surname is sometimes written as Maddox or Mattocks.

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References

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  1. ^ The Broadview Anthology of Romantic Drama p.421
  2. ^ Highfill, Burnim & Langhans p.45
  3. ^ Highfill, Burnim & Langhans p.46

Bibliography

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  • Cox, Jeffrey N. & Gamer, Michael. The Broadview Anthology of Romantic Drama. Broadview Press, 2003.
  • Highfill, Philip H, Burnim, Kalman A. & Langhans, Edward A. A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers & Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660–1800, Volume 10. SIU Press, 1973.