John Liston

John Liston was a leading London comic actor of the Regency era, celebrated for farce, low comedy, and vividly physical characterizations. After appearing at the Haymarket in 1805, he became known for roles such as Sheepface and Jacob Gawky, later establishing his signature performance as Paul Pry in John Poole’s comedy. His work helped make him one of the best-paid comedians of his generation.