Charles Allen Bigelow (December 12, 1862 â€" March 12, 1912) was an
American actor. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, 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. He performed
alongside Anna Held in Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr.'s revival of The French
Maid in 1899 and received rave reviews.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.Bigelow
died in Meadville, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1912, on his way home to
New York after visiting Cambridge Springs for his health.
American actor. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, 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. He performed
alongside Anna Held in Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr.'s revival of The French
Maid in 1899 and received rave reviews.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.Bigelow
died in Meadville, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1912, on his way home to
New York after visiting Cambridge Springs for his health.
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