English shakespearean actors: 59 Photos

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Who was the English actor known for his Shakespearean roles?

John Gielgud. Born in London, England, John Gielgud trained at Lady Benson's Acting School and RADA, London. Best known for his Shakespearean roles in the theater, he first played Hamlet at the age of 26.

Who is the greatest Shakespearean actor?

Richard Burbage. The great actor of Shakespeare's company, undoubtedly, was Richard Burbage. He worked with Shakespeare from the very beginning of both of their careers. From 1594, Shakespeare and Burbage were leaders of the Lord Chamberlain's, which later became the King's Men.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(wrnFZvXDKdmSwPAPgJ7v4Q4__34,

What are Shakespeares actors called?

They were members of an acting troupe.. Shakespeare's troupe was called the Lord Chamberlain's Men (later The King's Men). They were, and still are, the most well known acting troupe of all time. But they're main rival was another acting troupe called the Admiral's Men.

Who were the famous actors in Shakespeares time?

There were many more actors working across the country at the time, but these are some of the best known Elizabethan actors: Richard Burbage, Edward Alleyn, Robert Armin, William Kemp and Nathan Field.

Who played Shakespeares roles?

The actors in Shakespeare's company included Richard Burbage, Will Kempe, Henry Condell and John Heminges. Burbage played the leading role in the first performances of many of Shakespeare's plays, including Richard III, Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear.

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