Henry Stephen Kemble
Introduction


**Henry Stephen Kemble** (15 September 1789 – 22 June 1836\) was a British actor and son of [Stephen Kemble](/wiki/Stephen_Kemble "Stephen Kemble") and a member of the [Kemble family](/wiki/Kemble_family "Kemble family") of actors.

Kemble was born in Villiers Street, Strand, [London](/wiki/London "London"). He was educated at [Winchester College](/wiki/Winchester_College "Winchester College") and [Trinity College, Cambridge](/wiki/Trinity_College%2C_Cambridge "Trinity College, Cambridge"), which he quit after two years' residence to try his fortune on the stage, travelling with his father.

During his father's management of [Drury Lane](/wiki/Theatre_Royal%2C_Drury_Lane "Theatre Royal, Drury Lane") (1818–1819\), Kemble played several important roles, for which he seemed rather unqualified.


How did Henry Stephen Kemble's education at Winchester College and Trinity College, Cambridge prepare him for his acting career?