Clara Rousby (1848– April 19, 1879) was an actress who made notable appearances on the London stage.

She was discovered by William Powell Frith who later painted her acting and exhibited the result at the Royal Academy.

They were acting when they were talented-spotted in Jersey by William Powell Frith and recommended to the leading London playwright Tom Taylor.

In the following year Frith repeated his success by painting her as Amy Robsart in the play Kenilworth.

[2] She then went on to play Joan of Arc where her realisation of the role was not strong and there were objections when a fire was recreated on stage.