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Hubert Druce was a British actor-manager known for his work in American theatre.

Career
Druce made his first theatre appearance in London at the age of 17.

In July 1894, he played the role of Dick Chilton in a London production of Henry Pettitt's A Woman's Revenge. In August 1897, he played Glabrio in a London production of The Sign of the Cross.

American career
In 1899, Druce made his New York City debut in a performance of Richard III alongside Richard Mansfield.

In October 1922, he played the role of Boul' in Austin Strong's Seventh Heaven at the Booth Theatre.

In 1928, he starred in The Play's the Thing. In October of that year, he performed in The Command Performance at the Klaw Theatre.

In May 1929, he played the role of Aleksandr Vladimirovich in a production of Uncle Vanya at the Morosco Theatre. In July, he performed in Stafford Dickens' Freddy at the Lyceum Theatre.

In the same year, he starred in the film The Laughing Lady as Hamilton Playgate.

In 1931, he starred in the film The Night Angel. In the same year, he performed in a production of The Admirable Crichton as The Earl of Loam. He withdrew from the role after contracting pneumonia.

Personal life
Druce was married to the actress Frances Dillon, whom he met whilst performing in Deburau. He had at least three children, with a daughter from a previous marriage.

Druce died on April 6, 1931 (aged 61).