Samuel Foote

Samuel Foote
Foote by Jean-Francois Colson, 1769
BornJanuary 1720
Died21 October 1777(1777-10-21) (aged 57)
Notable work

Samuel Foote (January 1720 – 21 October 1777) was a Cornish[1][2][3][4] dramatist, actor and theatre manager. He was known for his comedic acting and writing, and for turning the loss of a leg in a riding accident in 1766 to comedic opportunity.

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