William Penkethman
William Penkethman (died 1725) was an English comic actor and theatre manager.
Starting in the 1690s Penkethman performed with the United Company at Drury Lane. He largely played small roles, then became known for his delivery of prologues and epilogues in plays.
Penkethman was a low comedian who often performed riding a donkey. He later opened a theatre at Richmond.
References
- F. H. Mares, ‘Pinkethman , William (c.1660x65–1725)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004, accessed 6 Sept 2007
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