Roscius
Roscius (d. 62 bc), a phenomenally successful comic actor, he later became identified with all that was considered best in acting. A number of famous English actors from the 16th century onwards, notably David Garrick, were nicknamed Roscius in reference to his great skill.
In 1761, the English poet Charles Churchill (1732–64) published the satirical poem The Rosciad, describing the attempt to find a worthy successor to Roscius.
In 1761, the English poet Charles Churchill (1732–64) published the satirical poem The Rosciad, describing the attempt to find a worthy successor to Roscius.
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