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 Stamford, Connecticut | (aged 68)
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.[1] 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.[2]
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