Compton, Viola (1886–1971)

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Compton, Viola (1886–1971)

English actress. Born Viola Compton Mackenzie, 1886, in London, England; died April 7, 1971, in Birchington-on-Sea, England; dau. of Edward Compton and Virginia Compton (actors); sister of Ellen Compton (actress), Fay Compton (actress), Viola Compton (actress), and Compton Mackenzie (novelist); m. Henry Crocker; children: Nicholas John Crocker and John Valentine Crocker.

Made stage debut with her parents' company as Charles in Sydney Carton (1893); made London debut in The 18th Century (1907); other plays include The School for Scandal, An Impudent Comedian, Show Boat, Follow Through, The Good Companions, Rise and Shine and Alice in Wonderland; with sister Ellen, jointly managed the Repertory Theatre, Nottingham (1920–23), appearing there in numerous lead roles.

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