Richard Burbage was one of the most famous English Renaissance actors. He was a friend and ally of Shakespeare. Burbage was the first actor to play many large roles such as: Hamlet, Richard III, Lear, and many more. He was born in London in 1567 to a theatrical family. His father built the first theatre building in London. Burbage grew up acting from a young age. We know little about Burbage’s acting style, however the records that survive show that he wore current time clothing when performing. He continues to be known as the most famous Hamlet.
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