Alexandre Frédéric Febvre (183514 December 1916) was a French actor.

Biography

He was born in Paris, and after the usual apprenticeship in the provinces and in several Parisian theatres in small parts, was called to the

Comédie-Française The Comédie-Française () or Théâtre-Français () is one of the few state theatres in France. Founded in 1680, it is the oldest active theatre company in the world. Established as a French state-controlled entity in 1995, it is the only state ...

in 1866, where he made his debut as Philip II in ''Don Juan d'Autriche''. He soon became the most popular leading man in Paris, not only in the classical repertoire, but in contemporary novelties. He performed at the Comédie-Française between 1863 and 1894. He retired from the Paris stage in 1893, in 1894 he toured the principal cities of Europe, and, in 1895, of America. He was also a

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for the

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, and published several books of varying merit. He married Mlle. Harville, daughter of one of his predecessors at the Comédie-Française, herself a well-known actress. He retired from the Paris stage in 1893, and made a final tour of certain European capitals the following year. He died in Paris.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Febvre 1835 births 1916 deaths Male actors from Paris French male stage actors 19th-century French male actors Sociétaires of the Comédie-Française