Charles Fisher (actor)

Charles Fisher (1816 – June 11, 1891) was an Anglo-American comedian.

Fisher with actress Emily Rigl in The Big Bonanza, 1875

Biography

He was born in Suffolk England, of a theatrical family. He made his debut in London at the Prince's Theatre in 1844. He moved to the United States and soon joined the company of William E. Burton of which he was a part for nine years (1852–61). He then performed in the company of Wallack (1861–72) and Daly (1872–90). He retired in 1890.[1] Fisher died at his home in New York City on June 11, 1891, after a period of illness. He was survived by his second wife, the actress Josephine Bowen.[2]

Work

His best-known parts were Triplet in Masks and Faces, Sir Peter Teazle in The School for Scandal, Jacques in As You Like It, and Graves in Money.

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References
Notes
  1. The New International Encyclopædia
  2. (12 June 1891). Death of Charles Fisher, The New York Times
Bibliography
  • "Fisher, Charles. A comedian" . New International Encyclopedia. 1905. This work in turn cites:
    • Hutton, Laurence (1896). "Charles Fisher". In McKay, Frederic Edward; Wingate, Charles E. L. (eds.). Famous American Actors of Today. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell & Company. p. 204f.
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