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George Clarke (actor)

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George H. Clarke (June 28, 1840 - October 3, 1906) was an American stage actor. He had a long association with Augustin Daly.[1]

He acted in many productions that also featured Ada Rehan, and also played with Clara Morris and Fanny Davenport.[2]

Clark was born with the surname O'Neill in Brooklyn in 1840. He first appeared on stage in 1855, playing juvenile roles with Hight & Hyde.[2][3][4][5]

Selected roles (incomplete)

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References

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  1. ^ Adams, W. Davenport. A dictionary of the drama, Vol. I, p. 296 (1904)
  2. ^ a b (5 October 1906). Geo. Clarke, The Actor, Is Dead At Norwich, The New York Times
  3. ^ (January 1907). Art of George Clarke, The Scrap Book, p. 726
  4. ^ Clapp, John Bouve & Edwin Francis Edgett. Players of the Present, Part I, pp.58-62 (1899)
  5. ^ Croxton, Arthur. Stars of the Stage. No IV - Mr. George Clarke, The Theatre (September 1893)
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  • George Clarke portrait gallery(New York Public Library, Billy Rose collection)