Actor and theatre manager. Born at 2 Pembridge Villas. Max Beerbohm was his half-brother and cousin. Founded Her Majesty's Theatre in 1897 and ran it until his death. Founded the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1904. Married but fathered a number of illegitimate children including, with May Pinney Reed, the film director Carol Reed, and the father of actor Oliver Reed. Died at a nursing home at 15 Henrietta Street, Marylebone.
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Herbert Beerbohm Tree
London County Council Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, 1853-1917, actor-manager liv...
Her Majesty's Theatre - H Tree
This theatre was founded in 1897 by Herbert Tree, actor, and directed by him ...
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