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Edwin Forrest was a stage actor. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and made his debut there in 1820. In 1862 he debuted at Park Theatre, NY. He quickly gained acclaim for his Shakespearean roles and performed at all of the noted playhouses in New England for several seasons. He then toured on the "Western circuit" from New Orleans to Kentucky, to Ohio. He was the first to perform at some of the far west territories. He continued to perform until just before he died of a stroke at 66, retaining a large following although his popularity had begun to wane by the 1850s. He was acknowledged as the first grand tragedian of the American stage.

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Edwin Forrest was a stage actor. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and made his debut there in 1820. In 1862 he debuted at Park Theatre, NY. He quickly gained acclaim for his Shakespearean roles and performed at all of the noted playhouses in New England for several seasons. He then toured on the "Western circuit" from New Orleans to Kentucky, to Ohio. He was the first to perform at some of the far west territories. He continued to perform until just before he died of a stroke at 66, retaining a large following although his popularity had begun to wane by the 1850s. He was acknowledged as the first grand tragedian of the American stage.
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