Joseph Jefferson

Joseph Jefferson

Joseph Jefferson III, commonly known as Joe Jefferson (February 20, 1829 – April 23, 1905), was an American actor. He was the third actor of this name in a family of actors and managers, and one of the most famous 19th century American comedians. Beginning as a young child, he continued as a performer for most of his 76 years. Jefferson was particularly well known for his adaptation and portrayal of Rip Van Winkle on the stage, reprising the role in several silent film adaptations. After 1865, he created no other major role and toured with this play for decades.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 20, 1829 (Philadelphia), Died April 23, 1905 (Palm Beach)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1897 - 1904

Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker, author

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Berliner	698	7-in.	12/27/1897	The toast	Joseph Jefferson	Recitation	author, speaker
Berliner	699	7-in.	1/4/1898	The reverie	Joseph Jefferson	Recitation	author, speaker
Columbia	1468	10-in.	ca. 1903	Scene in the mountains	Joseph Jefferson	Recitation	speaker
Columbia	1469	10-in.	ca. 1903	Rip meets Meenie after twenty years absence	Joseph Jefferson	Recitation	speaker

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jefferson, Joseph," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103491.

Jefferson, Joseph. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103491.

"Jefferson, Joseph." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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