Elizabeth Heard (born c.1775) was an English #stageActress. She was born in #London the daughter of William Heard, a #physician and #playwright, and his wife #AnnHeard, an actress. Elizabeth made her stage debut at the #TheatreRoyalDruryLane as a #childActor in 1782, where he mother was employed. She often played young male roles such as the #DukeOfYork in #RichardIII and #PrinceArthur in #KingJohn. As well as appearing as a member of the company at Drury Lane.