Actor-manager, owner of the Adelphi Theatre.
Born in London as William Charles James Lewin. Terriss was murdered as he entered the theatre at a back door by a disgruntled/deranged former employee/fellow actor, Richard Prince.
Actor-manager, owner of the Adelphi Theatre.
Born in London as William Charles James Lewin. Terriss was murdered as he entered the theatre at a back door by a disgruntled/deranged former employee/fellow actor, Richard Prince.
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Former Labour leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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