Karl August Devrient (5 April 1797 – 3 August 1872) was a German stage actor best known for performances of Schiller and Shakespeare. He was related to other notable German actors, including: his uncle Ludwig; his brothers Philipp Eduard and Gustav Emil; his wife, operatic soprano Wilhelmine Schröder-Devrient; his sons, Friedrich and Max; his nephew, Otto.There is a collection relating to his life at the Österreichisches Theatermuseum.