Joseph Jefferson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Joseph Jefferson

American actor and author

Date of Birth: 20-Feb-1829

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 23-Apr-1905

Profession: stage actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


Show Famous Birthdays Today, United States

👉 Worldwide Celebrity Birthdays Today

About Joseph Jefferson

  • Joseph Jefferson, commonly known as Joe Jefferson (February 20, 1829 – April 23, 1905), was an American actor.
  • He was the third actor of this name in a family of actors and managers, and one of the most famous of all 19th century American comedians.
  • Jefferson was particularly well known for his adaptation and portrayal of Rip Van Winkle on the stage, reprising the role in several silent film adaptations.
  • After 1865, he created no other major role and toured with this play for decades.

Read more at Wikipedia