John Drew (actor)

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John Drew

John Drew playing the part of Petruchio.
Birth name Jonathan Henry Drewland
Born September 3, 1827
Dublin, Ireland, UK
Died May 21, 1862
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse(s) Louisa Lane Drew (m. 1848 until his death)

John Drew (September 3, 1827May 21, 1862) was an American actor and was related to the Barrymore family.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Born Jonathan Henry Drewland in Dublin to Thomas L. Drew (August 7, 1794 - April 8, 1876) and Louise Kanten (January 17, 1796 - March 25, 1879), he was the fifth of sixth children. After moving to the United States, John Drew use to see theatre plays and musical plays, he wished he'ed be in one one day. So that is what happened Drew got a job of theatre plays by Joseph J. Johlen (the theatre manager).

[edit] Death

While John visited Philadelphia, he was 34-years-old at the time.

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