Irving¹, Sir Henry (1838-1905), English actor-manager; born John Henry Brodribb. He managed the Lyceum Theatre from 1878 to 1902, during which period he entered into a celebrated acting partnership with Ellen Terry.

Irving², Washington (1783-1859), American writer. He is best known for The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent (1819-20), which contains such tales as 'Rip Van Winkle' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'.