Charles Klein
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Charles Klein (January 7, 1867 ā May 7, 1915) was an English-born playwright and actor who emigrated to America in 1883. After moving to New York City in 1883, Klein began acting. He began writing by 1890, soon working for producer Charles Frohman. Among his works was the libretto of John Philip Sousa's operetta, El Capitan (1896). He wrote melodrama and dramatic plays in the first 15 years of the 20th century.
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Born | (1867-01-07)January 7, 1867 London, England, U.K. |
Died | May 7, 1915(1915-05-07) (aged 48) |
Occupation(s) | Playwright, actor |
Spouse | Lillian Gottlieb (July 10, 1888 - May 7, 1915) (his death) |
Children | 2 |
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Klein's talented siblings included composer Manuel, actor Alfred, and critic Herman Klein. He drowned during the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915.