Edwin Adams

About Edwin Adams

Edwin Adams was an American stage actor. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, he made his stage debut in Boston in 1853. He first came to prominence as a leading actor in Baltimore and Philadelphia in 1860. He was considered one of America's great leading actors of the 19th century in both comedic and dramatic parts. His career ended after he became seriously ill during a tour to Australia in 1875. His health never completely recovered, and he made his final appearance at the California Theatre in San Francisco in 1876. He died a year later.

Occupation: actor, stage actor
Citizenship: United States
Born: February 3, 1834
Died: October 28, 1877

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Edwin Adams (February 3, 1834 – October 28, 1877) was an American stage actor, considered to have been one of America's best light comedians. He was born in Medford, Massachusetts, and worked "at a mechanical trade in Boston" before he became an actor. Adams began his career on the stage in The Hunchback, at the National Theatre in Boston in 1853. He also appeared in Hamlet with Kate Josephine Bateman in 1860, as well in The Serf in 1865, and The Dead Heart, Wild Oats, The Lady of Lyons, Narcisse, and The Marble Heart. He was a member of the Actors' Order of Friendship (AOOF). A benevolent association started in 1849 with chapters in Philadelphia and New York City.

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About Edwin Adams

About Edwin Adams

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