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Harry Beckett (actor)

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Harry Beckett
Beckett as the Widow Twankey in Aladdin
Born10 June 1839 Edit this on Wikidata
London Edit this on Wikidata
Died24 October 1880 Edit this on Wikidata (aged 41)
London Edit this on Wikidata
OccupationStage actor Edit this on Wikidata

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 2015-01-01. 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. ...