Richard Burbage

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Richard Burbage (6 January 1567 – 13 March 1619) was an English 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.

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Image: Unknown for sure; reputedly a self-portrait by Richard Burbage, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.