David Garrick
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About
Influential English playwright and theater producer who managed the historic Drury Lane theater in London.
Before Fame
He tried opening a wine business with his brother after arriving to London in 1737. This business failed due to his distraction from amateur theater.
Trivia
He acted in many of the plays he produced at Drury Lane.
Family Life
He married
Associated With
Harry Houdini was a prominent admirer of his work and kept his diary as part of his large theatrical books collection.
