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Feb 20, 2019 · Ira Aldridge became the first famous African-American actor—but he didn't find fame in the U.S. Here's how he battled prejudice to become the 19th century's AMAZING FACTS
Ira Frederick Aldridge (July 24, 1807 – August 7, 1867) 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.
- 1820s–1867
- August 7, 1867 (aged 60), Łódź, Poland
- July 24, 1807, New York City, United States
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Mar 13, 2014 · Aldridge is an anomaly in theater history: a black actor — and an American — who achieved mainstream success in grand Shakespearean roles at a time when no black actor had ever been seen on the...
Feb 11, 2007 · Ira Frederick Aldridge was born in New York City, New York on July 24, 1807 to free blacks Reverend Daniel and Lurona Aldridge. Although his parents encouraged him to become a pastor, he studied classical education at the African Free School in New York where he was first exposed to the performance arts . While there he became impressed with ...
Aug 7, 2017 · Ira Aldridge, who died on August 7, 1867, has been honoured with a blue plaque in Coventry where he was manager of the city’s main theatre. He is a pivotal figure in theatre history, credited...
Aug 7, 2017 · In 1824, a young, black New Yorker named Ira Aldridge set sail for England. Within 10 years, he was performing Shakespeare in London’s Covent Garden. By the time 20 more had passed, he had ...
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Aug 3, 2017 · Shakespeare buffs, actors and ordinary citizens in England turned out to honor an extraordinary American actor this week. Ira Aldridge came from New York to England in the 1820s and became one of the best Shakespearean actors of his day. He was black and had to overcome intense hostility. Nevertheless, he persisted.
