Dame Irene Vanbrugh DBE (2 December 1872–30 November 1949), born Irene Barnes, was an English actress. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these... December 2 is the 336th day (337th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1872 (MDCCCLXXII) was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days remaining, as the final day of November. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday. ... The English are an ethnic group originating in the lowlands of Great Britain and are descendent primarily from the Anglo-Saxons, the Celts with minor influences from the Scandanavians and other groups. ...

The daughter of a clergyman, she was born at Heavitree, Exeter, was educated in London and Paris, and in 1889 joined J. L. Toole , touring with him in Australia and New Zealand. In 1892 she became a member of Beerbohm Tree's company, and in 1895 of Arthur Bourchier's company, with which she appeared in the United States in 1896. see also Holy Orders The following terms have traditional meanings for the Anglican Church, and possibly beyond: A churchman is in principle a member of a church congregation, in practice someone in holy orders. ... Heavitree is a district of Exeter, Devon, England. ... The city of Exeter is the county town of Devon, in England, UK. It is located at , . In the 2001 census its population was recorded at 111,066. ... This article is about the British city. ... The Eiffel Tower, the international symbol of the city, with the skyscrapers of La Défense business district 3 miles behind. ... Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree (December 17, 1853 _ July 2, 1917) was an English actor-manager. ... Arthur Bourchier (born 1864), English actor, was born in Berkshire, and educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford. ...

In 1901 she was married to Dion Boucicault, an actor, son of his more famous namesake. She had important roles in the following plays: The Chili Widow; The Admirable Crichton; Lettu; His House in Order; The Great Conspiracy; Mid Channel; Grace; Passers By; Rosalind; Open Window; The Land of Promise; Der Tag; The School for Scandal. Her sister Violet Vanbrugh became the wife of Arthur Bourchier. Poster for a production of Boucicaults farce Contempt of Court, c. ... Arthur Bourchier (born 1864), English actor, was born in Berkshire, and educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford. ...

Irene Vanbrugh was created a Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE) in 1941. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these...