Priscilla Horton
British actress
Born on: January 2, 1818Died on: March 18, 1895
Aged: 77 years 75 days (926 months)
Gender: Female
Nationality: United kingdom of great britain and ireland
Birth Sign: Capricorn
Priscilla Horton, later Priscilla German Reed, was an English singer and actress, known for her role as Ariel in W.
C. Macready's production of The Tempest in 1838 and "fairy" burlesques at Covent Garden Theatre. Later, she was known, along with her husband, Thomas German Reed, for establishing and performing in the family-friendly German Reed Entertainments.
There, she was a mentor to W. S. Gilbert, and her performances inspired Gilbert to create some of his famous contralto roles.
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