A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers ... - Philip H. Highfill, Kalman A. Burnim, Edward A. Langhans - Google Books

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A major project begun in 1973 reaches its conclusion with the publication of volumes 15 and 16 of the Biographical Dictionary, a series considered "a reference work of the first order" by Theatre and Performing Arts Collections.Among performers highlighted…