Charles Klein

Charles Klein (January 7, 1867 May 7, 1915) was an English-born playwright and actor who emigrated to America in 1883. After moving to New York City in 1883, Klein began acting. He began writing by 1890, soon working for producer Charles Frohman. Among his works was the libretto of John Philip Sousa's operetta, El Capitan (1896). He wrote melodrama and dramatic plays in the first 15 years of the 20th century.

Charles Klein
Klein in 1907
Born(1867-01-07)January 7, 1867
London, England, U.K.
DiedMay 7, 1915(1915-05-07) (aged 48)
RMS Lusitania, Atlantic Ocean
Occupation(s)Playwright, actor
SpouseLillian Gottlieb (July 10, 1888 - May 7, 1915) (his death)
Children2

Klein's talented siblings included composer Manuel, actor Alfred, and critic Herman Klein. He drowned during the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915.

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