Hampstead Cemetery on 31 December. Reputation A few years after Hare's death, a biographer wrote that his art "was in the modern English tradition, which he helped to a considerable extent to mould and to develop". His naturalistic style avoided the formality of the older English stage and suggested character by "tricks of deportment and facial expression that complete or illuminate the phrases of the author". The same writer commented that behind Hare's art was "a personality of rare modesty and charm, that instinctively avoided exaggeration and had a genuine dislike of publicity". In The Times's view, Hare was greatly loved for his personal charm both onstage and off ("in spite of a somewhat peppery temper") and for his precise observation: [He] was a master of the art of impersonation. His every movement and look was eloquent, and not Coquelin aîné himself could tell you more about a character from the way he stood or coughed or held his hands than could Hare. Such perfection of finish has not been equalled on the stage of our times. Wearing writes, "The roles he tackled were memorable because of his mastery of impersonation, and he was particularly adept at expressing gentle emotions with perfect simplicity. He strived for natural deportment and facial expression, and never degenerated into caricature." Wearing adds that as a manager Hare encouraged English dramatists and actors "and generally improved the stage". The Daily Telegraph'' said: It may be doubted if the stage of any period has been able to boast a comedian so delicate in touch, so admirably finished in detail, or so consummate in artistic appreciation as John Hare. Notes, references and sources Notes References Sources External links Photo and profile of Hare at Cyranos Photo and profile of Hare at CollectorsPost Photo of Hare from 1911 New York Times Review of Hare from 1897 New York Times Review of Hare and Irene Vanbrugh from 1900 1844 births 1921 deaths Actors awarded knighthoods English male silent film actors English male stage actors Actor-managers Knights Bachelor People educated at Giggleswick School Male actors from London 20th-century English male actors Members of The Lambs Club The Lambs presidents