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Susan Johnstone, also known as Mrs. James William Wallack (29 November 1792 – 25 December 1850) was an English-American actress of the 19th-century.
She was born as Georgiana Susannah Johnstone in
/ref> appearing with him in New York and on tour. The couple appeared in the United States frequently thereafter. They had four sons: John Johnstone Wallack, known as
Her portrait was painted several times including by Henry Inman in about 1828, one of a small series he painted of theatrical figures. Another by
/ref> Susan Johnstone Wallack died suddenly in St. Giles in London in 1850.
Susan Johnstone, also known as Mrs. James William Wallack (29 November 1792 – 25 December 1850) was an English-American actress of the 19th-century.
She was born as Georgiana Susannah Johnstone in Covent Garden
Covent Garden is a district in London, on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is associated with the former fruit-and-vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist sit ...
in London in 1792, the only daughter of the actor, singer and comedian John Henry Johnstone
John Henry Johnstone (1749–1828), also known as 'Jack' Johnstone or 'Irish' Johnstone, was an Irish actor, comedian and singer. He was a notable performer of Stage Irishman roles.
Life
Johnstone was born probably on 1 August 1749, in the hor ...
(1749-1828), known as 'Irish' Johnstone with his second wife Ann Bolton (1771-1810), the daughter of a wine merchant, with whom he eloped. On the day of her baptism on 6 March 1793 Richard Barry, 7th Earl of Barrymore
Richard Barry, 7th Earl of Barrymore (14 August 1769 – 6 March 1793) was an English nobleman of Irish heritage, as well as an infamous rake, gambler, sportsman, theatrical enthusiast and womanizer.
He was known as ''Hellgate'' and ''the Ra ...
was to have been her sponsor but he was killed in a shooting accident the same day. On going on the stage herself she enjoyed a successful career and excelled in comic roles. In 1817 she married the actor and theatrical producer James William Wallack
James William Wallack (c. 1794–1864), commonly referred to as J. W. Wallack, was an England, Anglo-United States, American actor and Actor-manager, manager, born in London, and brother of Henry John Wallack.
Life
Wallack's father was named W ...
at Lambeth
Lambeth () is a district in South London, England, which today also gives its name to the (much larger) London Borough of Lambeth. Lambeth itself was an ancient parish in the county of Surrey. It is situated 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Charin ...
in 1818,London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932 for Georgiana Susannah Johnstone: Lambeth, St Mary, Lambeth, 1818-1822 - Ancestry.com /ref> appearing with him in New York and on tour. The couple appeared in the United States frequently thereafter. They had four sons: John Johnstone Wallack, known as
Lester Wallack
John Johnstone Wallack (January 1, 1820, New York City – September 6, 1888, Stamford, Connecticut), was an American actor-manager and son of James William Wallack and Susan Johnstone. He used the stage name John Lester until October 5, 1858, ...
, who also became an actor;
(1820–1888); James Price Wallack (1821–1846); Captain Henry Jobling Wallack (1823–1900), and Charles Saville Wallack (1826–1855).
Her portrait was painted several times including by Henry Inman in about 1828, one of a small series he painted of theatrical figures. Another by Thomas Sully
Thomas Sully (June 19, 1783November 5, 1872) was an English-American portrait painter. He was born in England, became a naturalized American citizen in 1809, and lived most of his life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including in the Thomas Sull ...
entitled 'Portrait of Mrs. Wallack' was exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is a museum and private art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1805, it is the longest continuously operating art museum and art school in the United States.
The academy's museum ...
in 1819.Portrait of Mrs. James W. Wallack by Henry Inman (United States, New York, Utica, 1801-1846) - Los Angeles County Museum of Art/ref> Susan Johnstone Wallack died suddenly in St. Giles in London in 1850.
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Johnstone, Susan 1792 births 1850 deaths Actors from the City of Westminster Actors from the London Borough of Camden 19th-century English actresses 19th-century American actresses American stage actresses People from Covent Garden British emigrants to the United States