Photo: Unknown for sure; reputedly a self-portrait by Richard Burbage / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Born on January 6, 1567, Richard Burbage was from London, United Kingdom. Richard Burbage was listed as a stage actor and theatre manager. Death is recorded on March 13, 1619, at the age of 52.
My Take
Richard Burbage is, for me, one of the foundational figures of Western theatre. Born in London in 1567, he was Shakespeare's friend, business partner, and leading man, widely credited as the first Hamlet, Lear, and Othello. The thing that stirs me is the proximity: he physically gave breath to those roles before anyone else, shaping how the world would hear them forever. Beyond acting, he was an entrepreneur at the Globe, blending art and enterprise centuries before that became fashionable. His name endures four hundred years on, which is its own quiet proof of greatness.
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- Name (English)
- Richard Burbage
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・バーベッジ
- Reading
- りちゃーど・ばーべっじ
- Born
- January 6, 1567 – March 13, 1619
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / theatre manager
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Burbage born?
Richard Burbage was born on January 6, 1567.
When did Richard Burbage die?
Richard Burbage died on March 13, 1619, aged 52.
Where was Richard Burbage from?
Richard Burbage was from London, United Kingdom.
What did Richard Burbage do?
Richard Burbage worked as actor, stage actor, theatre manager.
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