John Lester Wallack (1820-1888) as Benedick in "Much Ado About Nothing".

Wallack's greatest successes were as Charles Surface (in Sheridan's The School for Scandal) and as Benedick, and similar light comedy and romantic parts, for which his fascinating manners and handsome person well fitted him. Note the elaborate scenery. Photogravure: Gebbie & Husson. Courtesy Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920, University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection.