Lewis Morrison
Black and Jewish Jamaican-American actor (1844–1906) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about American actor. For the Scottish football player, see Lewis Morrison (footballer).
Lewis Morrison (September 4, 1844 – August 18, 1906) was a Jamaican-born American stage actor and theatrical manager, born Moritz (or Morris) W. Morris. He was best known for his portrayal of Mephistopheles in his own production of Faust, which he performed from 1885 to 1906. He was the father of actress Adrienne Morrison, and grandfather of Constance, Barbara and Joan Bennett.[1][2]
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Born | Morris W. Morris September 4, 1844 |
Died | August 18, 1906 (aged 61) Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse(s) | Rose Wood (married 1877–1890) Florence Roberts (married 1892–1906) |
Children | 3, including Adrienne Morrison |
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