He was born in Redhill, Surrey, England and died in Cincinnati, Ohio.

[1][2] Templar Saxe was the son of Lady de Capel Broke and Eaton Edeveain, a prominent London barrister and journalist.

He originally planned to join the diplomatic service, but chose performing instead.

[3] In 1901, he starred in Alfred E. Aarons' production of The Ladies' Paradise at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.

[4] In 1905, he starred in the Broadway production of The Earl and the Girl at the Casino Theatre, and was praised by The New York Times for his singing.