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Edward Loomis Davenport

American actor
Also known as: Mr. E. Dee
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Edward Loomis Davenport (born November 15, 1815, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.ā€”died September 1, 1877, Canton, Pennsylvania) was one of the most skilled and popular American actors of the mid-19th century. Three of his finest roles were Hamlet, Brutus in Julius Caesar, and Sir Giles Overreach in Philip Massingerā€™s comedy A New Way to Pay Old Debts. In spite of family opposition, Davenport went on the stage, making his debut in 1836 under the stage name Mr....

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