Norman Forbes-Robertson, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetNorman Forbes-Robertson
British actor
Date of Birth: 24-Sep-1858
Date of Death: 25-Sep-1932
Profession: actor
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Norman Forbes-Robertson
- Norman Forbes-Robertson (September 24, 1858 – September 25, 1932) was the son of John Forbes-Robertson (1822–1903) and one of the 11 siblings of Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson.
- He was also a notable actor and a friend of Ellen Terry, Oscar Wilde, Edward Elgar and Henry Irving.
- Together with Bram Stoker, he helped to organize Irving's funeral; a large body of letters connected with this event still exist. Forbes-Robertson was a prominent member of London's exclusive Garrick Club.
- According to "The History of the Tie", one afternoon in the 1920s, he wore a salmon-and-cucumber tie to lunch at the Garrick Club, joking that it was the official club tie.
- Thereafter it was adopted as such. In the early 20th century, he owned and restored Stocks Mill in Wittersham, Kent.
- Forbes-Robertson was knocked down by a motor car in September 1932 and died in Exeter, Devon.
- He was an early motorist, employing his own chauffeur.
- He was the father of Norman, Olivia and Jill.
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