Henry Vernon Esmond (30 November 1869 – 17 April 1922) was a British actor and playwright.

He was baptised on 22 February 1870 at the Church of St Mary, Hampton Court, Middlesex.

These plays were very popular and were also highly fashionable with their themes of light-hearted romance appealing to the audience of the day.

For the next Broadway production, Eliza Comes to Stay, Esmond travelled to New York to appear alongside his wife and the popular actor Leslie Banks.

He continued writing, acting and touring until his sudden death in Paris caused by pneumonia.