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Harry Beckett (actor)

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Harry Beckett
Beckett as the Widow Twankey in Aladdin
Shepherd of The Lambs
In office
1879–1880
Preceded byLester Wallack
Succeeded byLester Wallack
Personal details
Born
Harry Beckett

(1839-06-10)June 10, 1839
London, England
DiedOctober 24, 1880(1880-10-24) (aged 41)
London, England
Resting placeBrompton Cemetery, London
OccupationActor

Harry Beckett (10 June 1839 – 24 October 1880) was a comedian who was president of The Lambs from 1879 to 1880.

Biography

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He was born on 10 June 1839 in London. His father died at an early age, and he was raised by his mother. He was trained as a violinist. He was president of The Lambs from 1879 to 1880. He died on 24 October 1880.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ "Harry Beckett, Comedian" (PDF). The New York Times. October 25, 1880. Retrieved January 1, 2015. Mr. Beckett was born in London over 41 years ago, on June 10, 1839. His father died at an early age, and he was left under the sole care of his mother, a well-known actress, who brought him up carefully and had him trained as a violinist. ...