Definition

Proper noun: - An English actor and theater manager: David Garrick was an 18th-century English actor and theater manager, renowned as the most celebrated Shakespearean actor of his era.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • David Garrick revolutionized acting in the 18th century.
  • The biography details the life and career of David Garrick.
  • Many of Shakespeare's plays were popularized by David Garrick.

Advanced Usage

• "Garrick's legacy": Refers to the enduring influence of David Garrick on theater and acting.
  • Modern acting techniques still reflect Garrick's legacy of naturalism.

Variants and Related Words

• Garrick (n): A common shorthand reference to David Garrick.
  • The theater was managed by Garrick for nearly three decades.

Synonyms

• Thespian: A formal term for an actor, often used in historical contexts.
• Actor-manager: A person who both performs in and manages a theater company, a role Garrick epitomized.

Noun

1. English actor and theater manager who was the foremost Shakespearean actor of his day (1717-1779)