He began his career as an actor in 1883 in America, and from 1896 to 1905 was co-manager with F Harrison of the Haymarket Theatre, London, There he became distinguished for his quietly humorous acting in many parts. In 1906 he went into management on his owr account, and in 1907 opened his new theatre The Playhouse.
In 1888 he married the actress Winifred Emery (b. 1862), who had made her London debut as a child in 1875, and acted witl Irving at the Lyceum between 1881 and 1887. She was a daughter of Samuel Anderson Emery (1817-1881) and grand daughter of John Emery (1777-1822), both well-known actors in their day.
Young Harold (Bud Cort), rich, and obsessed with death, is changed forever when he meets life-loving octogenarian Maude (Ruth Gordon) in this cult classic.
Also stars Cyril Cusack, Vivian Pickles; directed by Hal Ashby.
An embittered woman seeks escape in marriage, only to become involved with her husband's best friend.