Ira Aldridge Quotes

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A child of the sun, black my countenance, yet I stand before you in the light of my soul.

Ira Aldridge

I risk my all upon thy power—
Life—son—yea, country too;
To free my brethren, fetter'd slaves
From sinking in inglorious graves.

Ira Aldridge

As usual the leading man is grumbling about the disadvantage he says he will be at not understanding English. He forgets that I am at a greater disadvantage, his language is understood by the entire audience while I am but partially so. However this is easily got over.

Ira Aldridge

Ira Aldridge

Ira Aldridge

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Born: July 24, 1807

Died: August 7, 1867 (aged 60)

Bio: Ira Frederick Aldridge was an American and later British stage actor and playwright who made his career after 1824 largely on the London stage and in Europe, especially in Shakespearean roles.

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