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Charles Farrar Browne

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American writer (1834-1867)

United StatesComediansLived 1834 to 1867 · aged 32
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Charles Farrar Browne was an American humor writer, better known under his nom de plume, Artemus Ward. Ward was the character of an illiterate rube with "Yankee common sense", whom Browne also played in public performances. He is considered to be America's first stand-up comedian.

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Artemus Ward, [ca. 1859-1867]. Carte de Visite Collection, Boston Public Library.Artemus Ward, [ca. 1859-1867]. Carte de Visite Collection, Boston Public Library.

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Charles Farrar Browne was an American humor writer, better known under his nom de plume, Artemus Ward. Ward was the character of an illiterate rube with "Yankee common sense", whom Browne also played in public performances. He is considered to be America's first stand-up comedian. His birth name was Brown but he added the "e" after he became famous.

Country
United States
Category
Comedians
Type
Comedian
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1834 to 1867 · aged 32
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9 languages

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