Lester Wallack
Lester Wallack | |
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J. Lester Wallack | |
| Shepherd of The Lambs | |
| In office 1878-82 – 1884-88 | |
| Preceded by | Henry James Montague |
| Succeeded by | Harry Beckett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Johnstone Wallack January 1, 1820 New York, New York |
| Died | September 6, 1888 (aged 68) Stamford, Connecticut |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY |
| Spouse | Emily Mary Millais |
| Occupation | Actor * Manager |
| Known for | Co-Founder The Actors Fund |
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John Johnstone Wallack (January 1, 1820, New York City – September 6, 1888, Stamford, Connecticut), was an American actor-manager and son of James William Wallack and Susan Johnstone. He used the stage name John Lester until October 5, 1858, when he first acted under the name Lester Wallack, which he retained the rest of his career.