Booth, Edwin — ▪ American actor in full Edwin Thomas Booth born Nov. 13, 1833, near Belair, Md., U.S. died June 7, 1893, New York, N.Y. renowned tragedian of the 19th century American stage, best remembered as one of the greatest performers of… … Universalium
Booth, Edwin — (1833 1893) Generally acknowledged as the greatest actor in American theatre history, Edwin Booth was born on Junius Brutus Booth s Maryland farm, reportedly on a night of shooting stars. In his youth, he toured with his father and even on… … The Historical Dictionary of the American Theater
Booth, Edwin (Thomas) — born Nov. 13, 1833, near Belair, Md., U.S. died June 7, 1893, New York, N.Y. U.S. actor. Born into a noted theatrical family, he played his first starring roles in Boston and New York City in 1857. He became famous as Hamlet, appearing in the… … Universalium
Booth, Edwin (Thomas) — (13 nov. 1833, cerca de Belair, Md., EE.UU.–7 jun. 1893, Nueva York, N.Y.). Actor estadounidense. Nacido en el seno de una destacada familia del teatro, en 1857 interpretó sus primeros roles estelares en Boston y Nueva York. Logró la fama como… … Enciclopedia Universal
Edwin Booth — (* 13. November 1833 bei Belair, Maryland; † 7. Juni 1893 in New York City) war ein US amerikanischer Schauspieler und Bruder des Attentäters Abraham Lincolns, John Wilkes Booth … Deutsch Wikipedia
Booth — Booth, William * * * (as used in expressions) Booth, Edwin (Thomas) Booth, John Wilkes Booth, William Tarkington, (Newton) Booth … Enciclopedia Universal
Booth family — The Booth family were an English American theatrical family of the 19th century. Its most famous and infamous members were Edwin Booth, one of the leading actors of his day, and John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Abraham Lincoln.The patriarch… … Wikipedia
Booth — /boohth/; Brit. /boohdh/, n. 1. Ballington /bal ing teuhn/, 1859 1940, founder of the Volunteers of America 1896 (son of William Booth). 2. Edwin Thomas, 1833 93, U.S. actor (brother of John Wilkes Booth). 3. Evangeline Cory /kawr ee, kohr ee/,… … Universalium
Edwin — /ed win/, n. 1. Also, Eadwine. A.D. 585? 633, king of Northumbria 617 633. 2. a male given name: from Old English words meaning rich, happy and friend. * * * (as used in expressions) Julian Edwin Adderley Aldrin Edwin Eugene Jr. Armstrong Edwin… … Universalium
Edwin — (as used in expressions) Julian Edwin Adderley Aldrin, Edwin Eugene, Jr. Armstrong, Edwin H(oward) Bessey, Charles E(dwin) Birkenhead, Frederick Edwin Smith, 1 conde de Booth, Edwin (Thomas) Church, Frederic Edwin Cohn, Edwin Joseph Hubble, Edwin … Enciclopedia Universal
booth — /boohth/, n., pl. booths /boohdhz, boohths/. 1. a stall, compartment, or light structure for the sale of goods or for display purposes, as at a market, exhibition, or fair. 2. a small compartment or boxlike room for a specific use by one occupant … Universalium
