Robert L. Downing (1857–1944) was an American stage actor who specialized in Shakespeare characterizations.

As a young actor he toured with Mary Anderson 1880–1884 and Joseph Jefferson 1884–1886.

He became a star in his own right in 1886 and afterward performed Shakespearean parts.

[1][2] Downing was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, Maryland.

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