SHAKESPEARE's ACTING COMPANY |
lawrence fletcher |
"The Comedian" |
Year of Birth: Unknown
Year of Death: 1608
Place of Birth: United Kingdom
Acting Troupes: The Kings Men
Career: Acting, Specializing in comedies
Claim to Fame: Acted for King James in Scotland before he sat on the English throne
Shakespeare Roles: Fletcher made appearances in comedic plays however, it was never documented what plays he appeared in
Interesting Facts:
- When Robert Armin retired from the acting company when it was called The King's Men Fletcher Lawrence took his role of being the clown in comedic plays
- Lawrence Fletcher had his name with the other original actors officially licensed to The King's Men acting company May 19th, 1603
- Fletcher did not have his name listed as London actor, with the other eight actors, until he had been comedian to His Majesty, King James
Year of Death: 1608
Place of Birth: United Kingdom
Acting Troupes: The Kings Men
Career: Acting, Specializing in comedies
Claim to Fame: Acted for King James in Scotland before he sat on the English throne
Shakespeare Roles: Fletcher made appearances in comedic plays however, it was never documented what plays he appeared in
Interesting Facts:
- When Robert Armin retired from the acting company when it was called The King's Men Fletcher Lawrence took his role of being the clown in comedic plays
- Lawrence Fletcher had his name with the other original actors officially licensed to The King's Men acting company May 19th, 1603
- Fletcher did not have his name listed as London actor, with the other eight actors, until he had been comedian to His Majesty, King James