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Ira Frederick Aldridge
1807 – 1867
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryIra Frederick Aldridge was an American-born British actor, playwright, and theatre manager, known for his portrayal of Shakespearean characters. James Hewlett and Aldridge are regarded as the first Black American tragedians.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
July 24, 1807
New York City
Date of death
August 7, 1867
Łódź
Citizenship
United States
Occupations & fields
actorstage actortheatre directorplaywrighttalent manager
- Field and occupation
- anglo-americký herec, režisér a divadelní manažer
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