John W. Anson

1817–1881 (age 64)

Biography

John W. Anson (1817–1881) was a respected actor on the nineteenth-century London stage, bringing sincerity to dramas and warmth to comedies alike as he graced theaters across the city.

He is remembered at Brookwood Cemetery for his devotion to the theatre community, encouraging younger colleagues and embodying the quiet discipline that kept the profession thriving during his lifetime.