Joseph Jefferson
American actor and painter (1829-1905) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 76
Joseph Jefferson III, often known as Joe Jefferson, was an American actor. He was the third actor of this name in a family of actors and managers, and one of the most famous 19th century American comedians. Beginning as a young child, he continued as a performer for most of his 76 years.
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Awakening of RipFilm, Rip Van Winkle
Exit of Rip and the DwarfFilm, 1896Rip Van Winkle
Rip Leaving Sleepy HollowFilm, 1896Rip Van WinkleRip Meeting the DwarfFilm, 1896Rip Van WinkleRip Passing Over the MountainFilm, 1896Rip Van Winkle
Rip Van WinkleFilm, 1896Rip Van WinkleRip's ToastFilm, 1896Rip Van Winkle
Rip's Toast to HudsonFilm, 1896Rip Van WinkleRip's Twenty Years' SleepFilm, 1896Rip Van Winkle1829Born20 February 1829People around Joseph
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Jefferson was particularly well known for his adaptation and portrayal of Rip Van Winkle on the stage, reprising the role in several silent film adaptations. After 1865, he created no other major role and toured with this play for decades.
