Stuart Robson

Biography

Stuart Robson was a beloved actor whose comic talents delighted nineteenth-century theatergoers in roles ranging from Shakespearean clowns to Broadway mainstays, often partnering with William H. Crane in celebrated farces. His expressive face and lively delivery made him a favorite in stock companies and touring stages alike.

Robson’s generous spirit offstage matched the warmth he brought to audiences, and his colleagues remembered him as a dependable friend whose ready laugh eased the hardships of theatrical life. He shared the stage with the leading performers of his era, earning applause for both his skill and his integrity.