Philip Henslowe — Shakespeare in Love Character Profile

Philip Henslowe - Shakespeare in Love

About Philip Henslowe

The owner of The Rose theatre and Shakespeare’s employer. He is in debt to Fennyman, initiates auditions for the new play, and later asks Viola to step in as Juliet when the original cast member cannot perform.

Quick Facts about Philip Henslowe

Occupation
businessperson, impresario, theatre manager

Character Facts

Played by
Geoffrey Rush
Appears in
Shakespeare in Love (1998)
Role
Supporting

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