Tyrone Power, an Irish actor, born in county Waterford in 1795, perished at sea in 1841. His mother, left a widow during his infancy, removed to Glamorganshire, South Wales, and in the theatre of the neighboring town of Cardiff Tyrone made his debut as Romeo. For several years he performed at provincial theatres, attempting both comic and pathetic parts. In 1818 he retired from the stage, but in 1821 reappeared in London. His first decided success in the metropolis was achieved in 1824 in the part of Paddy O'Hal-loran, and thenceforth he was unrivalled in Irish characters. To a prepossessing personal appearance he united a vivacious air, a genuine appreciation of Irish humor, a rich brogue, and a fine taste for singing. His personations of the "Irish Tutor," Rory O'More, Mur-toch Delany, "Teddy the Tiler," Sir Patrick O'Plenipo, and Phelim O'Flannigan, written expressly for him, were among the triumphs of the comic stage. In 1833 and in 1840 he visited the United States. He embarked for Europe, March 11, 1841, in the steamship President, which was never heard of.

He published " Impressions of America" (2 vols. 8vo, London, 1835); "The King's Secret," a novel; " The Lost Heir," etc.