George Frederick Cooke

George Frederick Cooke (17 April 1756 in London – 26 September 1812 in New York City) was an English actor. As famous for his erratic habits as for his acting, he was largely responsible for initiating the romantic style in acting that was later made famous by Edmund Kean.

George Frederick Cooke
portrait by Gilbert Stuart
Born(1756-04-17)17 April 1756
London
Died26 September 1812(1812-09-26) (aged 56)
New York City
NationalityBritish
Occupationactor
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