Charles Allen Bigelow (December 12, 1862 – March 12, 1912) was an American actor. Born in Cleveland, Ohio,[1] he became a comedic actor and, though contemporary critics complained of his versatility, he was also one of the most popular comedians of the generation.[2] He performed alongside Anna Held in Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr.'s revival of The French Maid in 1899 and received rave reviews.[3]
In his later career, Bigelow became unreliable and, after suffering a nervous breakdown, he was institutionalized in New York by his wife in December 1910.[4]
Bigelow died in Meadville, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1912, on his way home to New York after visiting Cambridge Springs for his health.[4][5]
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- ^ a b "Charles Bigelow, Actor, Dies in Pennsylvania". The Call. San Francisco, CA: March 13, 1912: 1. Available online.
- ^ "Famous Comedian Dead". The Bennington Evening Banner. March 13, 1912. p. 1. ISSN 2331-7884.