Aldridge, Ira Frederick b. July 24, 1807 d. August 7, 1867 Actor. He gained fame in the 19th century as one of the most prominent African-American Shakespearian actors and the first American actor to perform in Russia. Born in New York City, New York, he was the son of poor citizens of class known as "Free Negroes." Educated at New York's African Free School, he won many oratory contests and later studied at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. During this time he became attracted to the theatre. His mother later died in 1818 and after his father...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson) Lodz Evangelical Cemetery, Lodz, Lodzkie, Poland
b. July 24, 1807 d. August 7, 1867