Charles Fisher (actor)
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Charles Fisher was an Anglo-American comedian
, born in Suffolk
England
, of a theatrical family. He made his debut in London
at the Prince's Theatre in 1844. He moved to the United States
and soon joined the company of William E. Burton
of which he was a part for nine years (1852–61). He performed in the company of Wallack
(1861–72) and Daly
(1872–90), retired in 1890, and died in New York City
. His best-known parts were Triplet in Masks and Faces, and Sir Peter Teazle, Jacques, and Graves in Money.
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
, born in Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The North Sea lies to the east...
England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, of a theatrical family. He made his debut in London
London
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at the Prince's Theatre in 1844. He moved to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and soon joined the company of William E. Burton
William Evans Burton
William Evans Burton , who often went by the nickname Billy, was an English actor, playwright, theater manager and publisher who relocated to the United States.-Early life:...
of which he was a part for nine years (1852–61). He performed in the company of Wallack
James William Wallack
James William Wallack was an Anglo-American actor and manager, born in London, and brother of Henry John Wallack.Wallack's parents were comedians, who performed at the London minor playhouses and in the British provinces. His first appearance on the stage was as a child at the Surrey Theatre in...
(1861–72) and Daly
Augustin Daly
John Augustin Daly was an American theatrical manager and playwright active in both the US and UK.-Biography:Daly was born in Plymouth, North Carolina and educated at Norfolk, Va...
(1872–90), retired in 1890, and died in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. His best-known parts were Triplet in Masks and Faces, and Sir Peter Teazle, Jacques, and Graves in Money.