Cooke, George Frederick
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Cooke, George Frederick (1756–1812), actor. The first great foreign actor to visit America, he was by the time of his visit a dying, emotionally troubled man. Although one of the great London actors of his era, he long had been known for his eccentricity, undependability, and frequent drunkenness. Cooke had a deeply lined face with a huge conspicuous nose and large, dark, soulful eyes, but was often said to lack grace. His debut, which is generally seen as having inaugurated the “star system” in America, came at the
Park Theatre in 1810 as Richard III, considered his best role.
Dunlap recalled, “The high key in which he pitched his voice, and its sharp and rather grating tones, caused a sensation of disappointment in some.” Nevertheless, the
Columbian noted, “Mr. Cooke's style of acting is vivid, original, and impressive.” Among the other roles he offered were Macbeth, Shylock, and Sir Giles Overreach. Unfortunately, his drinking marred many of his performances, and he soon dissipated the ardor with which he was first welcomed. Biography:
The Life of George Frederick Cooke, William Dunlap. 1813.
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