Edward Harrigan

Actor, Theater Actor

1844 – 1911

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Who was Edward Harrigan?

Edward Harrigan, sometimes called Ned Harrigan, was an American actor, singer, dancer, playwright, lyricist and theater producer who, together with Tony Hart, formed one of the most celebrated theatrical partnerships of the 19th century. His career began in minstrelsy and variety but progressed to the production of multi-act plays full of singing, dancing and physical comedy, making Harrigan one of the founding fathers of modern American musical theatre.

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Born
Oct 26, 1844
New York City
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  • United States of America
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Died
Jun 6, 1911

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on July 23, 2013

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