Edmund Kean
Edmund Kean | |
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Kean as Sir Giles Overreach in Massinger's A New Way to Pay Old Debts | |
| Born | 4 November 1787 Westminster, London, England |
| Died | 15 May 1833 (aged 45) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Mary Chambers |
| Children | Charles Kean |
Edmund Kean (4 November 1787 – 15 May 1833) was a British Shakespearean actor, who performed, among other places, in London, Belfast, New York, Quebec, and Paris. He was known for his short stature, tumultuous personal life, and controversial divorce.