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Richard Burbage

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British actor and theatre owner (1567-1619)

ActorsLived 1567 to 1619 · aged 52
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Richard Burbage was a stage actor widely considered to have been one of the most famous individuals of the Globe Theatre and of his time. In addition to stage acting, he was also a theatre entrepreneur. He was the younger brother of Cuthbert Burbage. They were both actors in drama.

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Portrait of Richard Burbage, Dulwich Picture Gallery, LondonPortrait of Richard Burbage, Dulwich Picture Gallery, London19th century print of Richard Burbage19th century print of Richard BurbageThe modern reconstructed Globe Theatre. Burbage was performing on the stage of the original structure in the late 16th-early 17th centuriesThe modern reconstructed Globe Theatre. Burbage was performing on the stage of the original structure in the late 16th-early 17th centuries

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Richard Burbage was a stage actor widely considered to have been one of the most famous individuals of the Globe Theatre and of his time. In addition to stage acting, he was also a theatre entrepreneur. He was the younger brother of Cuthbert Burbage. They were both actors in drama. Burbage was a business associate and friend to William Shakespeare.

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Actors
Type
Actor
Status
deceased
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Lived 1567 to 1619 · aged 52
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