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Encyclopedia > John Sleeper Clarke

John Sleeper Clarke (September 3, 1833 - September 24, 1899), American actor, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was educated for the law. September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years). ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... September 24 is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years). ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: BELIEVE (formerly The City That Reads) Nickname: Charm City Location in Maryland Founded  -Incorporated 30 July 1729 1797  County Independent city Mayor Martin J. OMalley (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 349. ...


He made his first appearance in Boston as Frank Hardy in Paul Pry in 1851. In 1859 he married Asia Booth, daughter of Junius Brutus Booth, and he was associated with his brother-in-law Edwin Booth in the management of the Winter Garden theatre in New York, the Walnut Street theatre in Philadelphia and the Boston theatre. Alternative meanings: Boston (disambiguation) The 18th-century Old State House in Boston is surrounded by tall buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries. ... Photo of Booth Junius Brutus Booth (May 1, 1796–November 30, 1852) was an actor and father of John Wilkes and Edwin Booth. ... Edwin Thomas Booth (November 13, 1833–June 7, 1893), born near Bel Air, Maryland, was a famous 19th century American actor. ... The Winter Garden Theatre is located at Broadway and 50th Street in New York City. ... The Walnut Street Theatre (or simply The Walnut) is the oldest continuously-operating stage theatre in America, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 825 Walnut Street. ...


In 1867 he went to London, where he made his first appearance at the St James's as Major Wellington de Boots in Stirling Coynes's Everybody's Friend, rewritten for him and called The Widow's Hunt. His success was so great that he remained in England for the rest of his life, except for four visits to America. 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... St. ...


Among his favourite parts were Toodles, which ran for 200 nights at the Strand, Dr Pangloss in The Heir-at-law, and Dr Ollapod in The Poor Gentleman. He managed several London theatres, including the Haymarket, where he preceded the Bancrofts. He retired in 1889. His two sons also were actors. Haymarket Theatre, ca. ... Sir Squire Bancroft (May 14, 1841 - April 19, 1926), English actor and manager, was born near London. ...


This article incorporates text from the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, which is in the public domain. Supporters contend that the Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica (1911) represents, in many ways, the sum of knowledge at the beginning of the 20th century. ... The public domain comprises the body of all creative works and other knowledge—writing, artwork, music, science, inventions, and others—in which no person or organization has any proprietary interest. ...



 

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