Richard Burbage

Notable English actor of the Renaissance

Richard Burbage - Notable English actor of the Renaissance
Born

1567
458 years ago

Died

March 13th, 1619
406 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

England

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An influential English actor, active during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Burbage was a leading figure at the Globe Theatre in London, where several of Shakespeare's plays premiered. As the first actor to portray iconic roles such as Othello, Hamlet, and King Lear, his performances set a standard for the craft. He co-owned the Globe Theatre, contributing significantly to its establishment and prominence in English drama. His legacy remains pivotal in the development of theater in England.

First to portray Hamlet in 1601

Co-owner of the Globe Theatre

Performed as Othello and King Lear

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