Ira Aldridge (Jul 24, 1807 - Aug 7, 1867). American-born British actor, playwright, theatre manager, known for his portrayal of Shakespearean characters. James Hewlett and Aldridge are regarded as the 1st Black American tragedians.
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"Ira Aldridge, Playwright and Actor." Historianspeaks, July 24, 2026. https://historianspeaks.org/blog/ira-aldridge-playwright-and-actor.
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