Samuel Foote

Playwright, Author

1720 – 1777

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Who was Samuel Foote?

Samuel Foote was a British dramatist, actor and theatre manager from Cornwall. He was known for his comedic acting and writing, and for turning the loss of a leg in a riding accident in 1766 to comedic opportunity.

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Born
Jan 27, 1720
Truro
Nationality
  • England
Profession
Education
  • Worcester College, Oxford
Lived in
  • Truro
Died
Oct 21, 1777
Dover

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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