HARCOURT

Charles , stage name of Charles Parker Hillier. b. June 1838; made his first public appearance at St. James’ theatre, London 30 March 1863 as Robert Audley in Lady Audley’s Secret ; le ee of Marylebone theatre 1871–2; played at most of the London theatres, one of best exponents of character of Mercutio; sec. of National dramatic academy Jany. 1880 to death; played Bashford in The World at Drury lane from 31 July 1880; while rehearsing at Hay market theatre fell into the scene dock 18 Oct. 1880. d. Charing Cro hospital 27 Oct. 1880. Graphic 6 Nov. 1880 pp. 437, 438, portrait ; Illust. sp. and dr. news 6 Nov. 1880 p. 173, portrait ; W. H. Rideing’s Dramatic Notes (1881) p. 37.