Sydney Grundy
1848–1914 (age 66)
Biography
Sydney Grundy (1848–1914) became one of the foremost dramatists of his age, composing witty comedies and humane social dramas that drew London audiences to the stage.
He nurtured a devotion to elegant dialogue and thoughtful characterisation, leaving a catalogue of works that continue to offer scholars and performers insight into the Victorian theatre; his final rest is at Putney Vale Cemetery.