Sarah Siddons

About

Welsh actress who contributed to shaping the portrayal of Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth to how she is known now and who played other famous ladies such as Rosalind and Ophelia.

Before Fame

She started to gain prominence in the role of Belvidera for Thomas Otway's Venice Preserv'd in 1774.

Trivia

She has a society and award named after her with the award being presented to a prominent actress annually.

Family Life

She was married to William Siddons and daughter to Roger Kemble and Sarah Ward.

Associated With

She played Lady Macbeth in a William Shakespeare written production.