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Edward " Ned " Alleyn ( / ˈælɪn /; 1 September 1566 – 21 November 1626) was an English actor who was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre and founder of the College of God's Gift in Dulwich . Early life. Memorial to Edward Alleyn in Dulwich Village, sculpted by Louise Simson, 2005.
- 21 November 1626 (aged 60), London
- 1583–1604
- Actor
Nov. 25, 1626, London (aged 60) Edward Alleyn (born Sept. 1, 1566, London, Eng.—died Nov. 25, 1626, London) was one of the greatest actors of the Elizabethan stage and founder of Dulwich College, London. Rivaled only by Richard Burbage, Alleyn won the outspoken admiration of such authors as Ben Jonson and Thomas Nashe for his interpretations ...
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The Life of Edward Alleyn (1566 - 1626) Edward Alleyn is considered one of the greatest actors of Shakespeare's time. Born the son of a London innkeeper, Alleyn began his acting career in his late teens when he joined the provincial troupe the Earl of Worcester's Men.
Edward Alleyn was the most famous actor in Elizabethan England, rivalled only by Richard Burbage. He was with Worcester's Men in 1583, and joined the Admiral's Men. at the Rose around 1587. He was first to play such towering characters as Marlowe's Tamburlaine, Doctor Faustus, and The Jew of Malta, and Greene's Orlando Furioso.
Edward Alleyn was an impresario, entrepreneur and one of the leading actors of his day. With links to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Alleyn was a key player during one of the most creative and innovative periods of English literary history.
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SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Edward " Ned " Alleyn ( / ˈælɪn /; 1 September 1566 – 21 November 1626) was an English actor who was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre and founder of the College of God's Gift in Dulwich. Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Edward Alleyn (1566-1626) portrait of Alleyn at the Dulwich Gallery. Edward Alleyn was the leading player in the Admiral's Men, and was considered by many to have been the greatest actor* of his time. His credits include the title roles in Tamburlaine and Dr. Faustus, and Barabas in The Jew of Malta.
