Harry Beckett (10 June 1839 - 24 October 1880) was a comedian who was president of
The Lambs
The Lambs, Inc. (also known as The Lambs Club) is a social club in New York City for actors, songwriters, and others involved in the theatre. It is America's oldest theatrical organization. "The Lambs" is a registered trademark of The Lambs, Inc ...
from 1879 to 1880.
Biography
He was born on 10 June 1839 in
London
London is the capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary dow ...
. His father died at an early age, and he was raised by his mother. He was trained as a violinist. He was president of
The Lambs
The Lambs, Inc. (also known as The Lambs Club) is a social club in New York City for actors, songwriters, and others involved in the theatre. It is America's oldest theatrical organization. "The Lambs" is a registered trademark of The Lambs, Inc ...
from 1879 to 1880. He died on 24 October 1880.
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1839 births
1880 deaths
The Lambs presidents
Comedians from London