Redgrave family

Redgrave family

The Redgrave family is a fifth-generation theatrical dynasty. All members of the family have worked in theatre at some point, many have also worked in film and television. The majority of the family have worked as actors and actresses, but some have been writers, both of plays and books. Their history dates back to the mid nineteenth century, before the silent movie era.

Family tree

Michael Redgrave (and ancestors):

Lynn Redgrave:

Marriages

*Roy Redgrave and Daisy Scudamore (later changed to Margaret Scudamore); "1907 - one son; May 25, 1922 (his death)"
*Sir Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson; "July 20, 1935 - three children – March 21, 1985 (his death)"
*Vanessa Redgrave and Tony Richardson; "1962 - two children – 1967 (divorced)"
*Corin Redgrave and (1) Deirdre Hamilton-Hill - (divorced) one son and one daughter; (2) Kika Markham - "two sons Arden and Harvey"
*Lynn Redgrave and John Clark; "April 2, 1967 – December 22, 2000 (divorced) three children"
*Natasha Richardson and Robert Fox; "1984 – 1993 (divorced)"
*Joely Richardson and Tim Bevan; "January 1992 – July 2001 (divorced) one daughter Daisy"
*Jemma Redgrave and Tim Owen; "1992"
*Natasha Richardson and Liam Neeson; "July 3, 1994 two sons Michael and Daniel"

ee also

*List of show business families

External links

* [http://www.skidmoregenealogy.com/images/OccPap_no._2_with_photo.pdf#search=%22fortunatus%20augustus%22 Fortunatus History (by Warren Skidmore)]


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