David Garrick

The great Shakespearean actor David Garrick was indirectly acknowledged as “the big star” when actors diminished by his presence were described, in 1779, as “the little stars.”

The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010

The great Shakespearean actor David Garrick was indirectly acknowledged as “the big star” when actors diminished by his presence were described, in 1779, as “the little stars.”

The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010

Mr. Caines works for the Times Literary Supplement, and recently edited an anthology about the 18th-century actor David Garrick.

Versed in the Horror of War Michael Caines 2011

Johnson moves from paternal benignity to volcanic anger when Boswell dares to speak up on behalf of David Garrick.

A Dish of Tea With Dr Johnson – review 2011

At Sotheby's evening sale Wednesday, a pair of paintings from 1762 by Johann Zoffany, whose works rarely come to auction, show the British actor David Garrick relaxing with family and friends in the garden of his house on the River Thames estimate: £6 million-£8 million.

Renewed Interest in the Old Margaret Studer 2011

Rather, as seen in the exhibition, Zoffany displays his considerable skills following Hogarth's lead in creating a number of paintings that depict famous actors, among them the star of London's stage, David Garrick, appearing in theatrical roles for which they were noted.

On the Strength of His Portraits Tom L. Freudenheim 2011

David Garrick and Sarah Siddons emerged as glittering stars of the stage, transfixing theatergoers, who, unlike their unruly Elizabethan forebears, watched in rapt attention and respectful silence while seated in the dark.

Intensely Familiar, Yet Strangely Remote 2010

At the same time, he's being turned into what David Garrick called "the god of our idolatry."

The Shakespeare Whodunit Alexandra Alter 2010

At the same time, he's being turned into what David Garrick called "the god of our idolatry."

The Shakespeare Whodunit Alexandra Alter 2010

Mr. Caines works for the Times Literary Supplement, and recently edited an anthology about the 18th-century actor David Garrick.

Romancing the Self Michael Caines 2010