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""A Dictionary of Actors"" is an essential reference work that chronicles the lives and careers of performers, managers, and playhouse associates in England from the earliest historical records until the closing of the theaters in 1642. Compiled by scholar Edwin Nungezer, this dictionary serves as a foundational text for understanding the professional world of the English Renaissance stage. This volume provides meticulously researched biographical entries for hundreds of individuals who shaped the theatrical landscape of the Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Caroline periods. By synthesizing information from diverse primary sources-such as legal documents, parish registers, and contemporary theatrical accounts-Nungezer offers a vivid look at the men and boys who first performed the works of legendary playwrights like William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, and Christopher Marlowe. Ideal for historians, drama students, and genealogy enthusiasts, this work preserves the legacy of the ""players"" who defined an era. It stands as a testament to the vibrant history of the English stage, capturing the movements, reputations, and social standings of those who made the theater one of the most significant cultural institutions of the early modern age. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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