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John Johnstone Wallack
Birth: 1-1-1820
Death: 9-6-1888
RelationshipsParentsWallack, James William ()
Biography
American Actor, theatrical manager, and playwright who was raised in England. Returned to America in the 1840s and carried out successful career in theater and theater management until his death in 1888. Wallack is mentioned in Fanny Seward's 1862-1863 diary where he performs a role in "Bosom Friends" in his father's "new theater" in New York City.
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Biography: American Actor, theatrical manager, and playwright who was raised in England. Returned to America in the 1840s and carried out successful career in theater and theater management until his death in 1888. Wallack is mentioned in Fanny Seward's 1862-1863 diary where he performs a role in "Bosom Friends" in his father's "new theater" in New York City.Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: www.anb.orgTitle of Webpage: Lester Wallack - American National BiographyWebsite Viewing Date: Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 09:30Website's Last Modified Date: Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 09:30
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Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: www.anb.orgTitle of Webpage: Lester Wallack - American National BiographyWebsite Viewing Date: Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 09:30Website Last Modified Date: Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 09:30
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Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lester-WallackTitle of Webpage: Lester Wallack - BritannicaWebsite Viewing Date: Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 09:30Website Last Modified Date: Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 09:30
ParentsWallack, James William ()
Wallack, James William ()
Biography
American Actor, theatrical manager, and playwright who was raised in England. Returned to America in the 1840s and carried out successful career in theater and theater management until his death in 1888. Wallack is mentioned in Fanny Seward's 1862-1863 diary where he performs a role in "Bosom Friends" in his father's "new theater" in New York City.
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Biography and Citation Information:
Biography:
American Actor, theatrical manager, and playwright who was raised in England. Returned to America in the 1840s and carried out successful career in theater and theater management until his death in 1888. Wallack is mentioned in Fanny Seward's 1862-1863 diary where he performs a role in "Bosom Friends" in his father's "new theater" in New York City.
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
www.anb.org
Title of Webpage:
Lester Wallack - American National Biography
Website Viewing Date:
Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 09:30
Website's Last Modified Date:
Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 09:30
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
www.anb.org
Title of Webpage:
Lester Wallack - American National Biography
Website Viewing Date:
Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 09:30
Website Last Modified Date:
Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 09:30
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lester-Wallack
Title of Webpage:
Lester Wallack - Britannica
Website Viewing Date:
Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 09:30
Website Last Modified Date:
Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 09:30