Baliol Holloway Antique Shakespeare Play Theatre Actor Postcard

NP145  A rare early 1900s postcard of Balion Holloway unused in truly outstanding condition

Baliol Holloway (born around 1884, died 15 April 1967) was an English Shakespearean actor. Holloway began his stage career in 1899 as a boy in the production of The Merchant of Venice. In 1907, Holloway joined the Benson Company. Holloway played the leading part in several Stratford-upon-Avon festivals and was leading man at The Old Vic in London from 1925 to 1928. He retired from The Old Vic in 1949. He also performed at the Open Air Theatre. He acted for the Phoenix Society. He worked alongside Edith Evans and also worked as an actor-manager. In America, he worked alongside Walter Hampden in Othello as Iago.  Holloway was known for his portrayal of Richard III in Richard III.