Templar Saxe | |
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Born | Templer William Edward Edevein August 22, 1865
Redhill, Surrey, England |
Died | April 17, 1935 (*some sources March 23, 1935) |
Other names | Templer Saxe |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Opera Singer |
Years active | 1888–1928 |
Templar Saxe (born Templer William Edward Edevein; August 22, 1865 – April 17, 1935) was a British-born stage actor, opera singer and silent film actor. In films, he usually was a character actor as his singing voice could not be used in silent films. He was born in Redhill, Surrey, England and died in Cincinnati, Ohio. [1] [2]
Templar Saxe was the son of Lady de Capel Broke and Eaton Edeveain, a prominent London barrister and journalist. He originally planned to join the diplomatic service, but chose performing instead. [3]
In 1901, he starred in Alfred E. Aarons' production of The Ladies' Paradise at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. [4] In 1905, he starred in the Broadway production of The Earl and the Girl at the Casino Theatre, and was praised by The New York Times for his singing. [5]
In 1919, he starred in The Teeth of the Tiger. [6] In 1927, he starred in When a Man Loves. [7]