Edith Ellis
(1866-1960)
American playwright
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Edith Ellis (June 1866 – December 27, 1960) (also known as Edith Ellis Baker) was an American actress, director, and playwright. She began her career as a child actress, and then began writing, directing, and producing. Ellis operated several theatres and touring companies throughout her lifetime. She is the author of over thirty-five plays. While not an outspoken feminist, Ellis’s work continuously focused on the issues of women. She also developed her own theory on directing, with a focus on the agency of the actor. Numerous times throughout her life, Ellis produced and directed her own writing.
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Edith Ellis 25 June 1866 Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, USA
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27 December 1960 (aged 94) New York City, New York, USA
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| Zodiac | Cancer |
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