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18th-Century Acting

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David Garrick. David Garrick. Garrick was one of Britain's greatest actors and the first to be called a star. From 1741 until his retirement in 1776, he was a highly successful actor, producer and theatre manager. He wrote more than 20 plays and adapted many more, including plays by Shakespeare.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(qLLFZvihJMC0wPAPt6K56Qc__31,
18th Century acting was very bold, actors spoke loudly, boisterously and directly. Their job was to portray the characters emotions and deliver their lines. They basically screamed their lines at the audience rather than talk to the other characters.
History. The first actor-managers, such as Robert Browne, appeared in the late 16th century, to be followed by another Robert Browne (no relation) and George Jolly in the 17th century. In the 18th century, actor-managers such as Colley Cibber and David Garrick gained prominence.
Joseph Grimaldi. Joseph Grimaldi (18 December 1778 – 31 May 1837) was an English actor, comedian and dancer, who became the most popular English entertainer of the Regency era.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(qLLFZvihJMC0wPAPt6K56Qc__47,
  • Billy the Kid. (1859-81) The American outlaw, born Henry McCarty, killed eight people before being shot dead at the age of 21. ...
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  • Sarah Bernhardt.