James Henry Hackett

James Henry Hackett (born March 15, 1800, New York City, New York, U.S.—died December 28, 1871, Jamaica, New York) was an American actor important chiefly for his encouragement of drama in the United States. Hackett left Columbia University because of ill health and tried various businesses. In 1825, after Hackett had lost his money in speculation, his wife, a former actress, returned to the stage; and the following year Hackett, who had achieved a social...