Hall of Hams #71: David Garrick
Today is the birthday of David Garrick (1717-1779), one of the most influential figures in the history of the English-speaking theatre. Descended from French Huguenots, he studied under Samuel Johnson as a young man and became his friend, moving to London with him in 1737. He worked for a while as a wine dealer, taking […]
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