Billy Whitlock
Comedian, Musical Artist
1813 – 1878
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Who was Billy Whitlock?
William M. "Billy" Whitlock was an American blackface performer. He began his career in entertainment doing blackface banjo routines in circuses and dime shows, and by 1843, he was well known in New York City. He is best known for his role in forming the original minstrel troupe, the Virginia Minstrels.
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- Born
- 1813
New York City - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- New York City
- Died
- 1878
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on July 23, 2013
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