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James Cassius Williamson (26 August 1845 – 6 July 1913) was an American actor and later Australia's foremost impresario, founding the J. C. Williamson's theatrical and production company. Born in Pennsylvania , Williamson moved with his family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin .
James Cassius Williamson (1845-1913), actor and theatrical manager, was born on 26 August 1845 in Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States of America, son of James Hezlep Williamson (1820-1857), physician, and his wife Selina, née Campbell (d.1878).
Biography. Actor and theatrical manager. James Cassius Williamson was the third child of James Hezlep Williamson, physician, and his wife, Salina (nee Campbell). They were a family of Scots-Irish Presbyterian descent.
17 de oct. de 2016 · Learn about the life and achievements of J.C. Williamson, a pioneer of Australian theatre and entertainment. Explore his collection of programs, posters and souvenirs from various genres and eras.
Overview. J. C. Williamson. (1845—1913) Quick Reference. (1844–1913) American actor-manager who joined Lester Wallack's New York company in 1863, remaining until 1871. Williamson then moved to San Francisco, where he produced Struck Oil as a vehicle for ... From: Williamson, J. C. in The Oxford Companion to Theatre and Performance »
4 de jul. de 2021 · The J.C. Williamson archive includes about 4000 photographs of about 210 productions of plays, operettas, variety shows and musicals. Most of them are posed photographs taken during dress rehearsals and used for publicity.
24 de may. de 2015 · Margaret Marshall, a curator at The Arts Centre, Melbourne, gives us a brief overview of J. C. Williamson and the significant theatre company he founded.Lear...
