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Annie Mack

Annie Mack

Irish-born American stage actress (1850-1935)

For the fictional character, see The Secret World of Alex Mack. For the DJ, see Annie Mac.

Annie Mack Berlein (c. 1850 - June 22, 1935) was an Irish-born American actress.

Annie Mack Berlein

She appeared in productions opposite leading actors of her day including Edwin Booth and Joseph Jefferson (for three years in his run as Rip Van Winkle), and also appeared in a number of Harrigan and Hart productions where she played the leading female role. She retired from the stage in 1928 after fifty-five years of acting.

She was married to actor Edward J. Mack.[1] Berlein was her maiden name but it was added to later stage appearances.[2][3] She died in New York at the Home for Incurables in June 1935, survived by a daughter and grandson.[4][5]

References

  1. [1]
    (11 December 1918). Edward J. Mack, New York Clipper
  2. [2]
    (27 December 1914). Annie Mack Berlein talks of the old days, The New York Times
  3. [3]
    Dixon, Jane (15 April 1923). Annie Mack Fifty Years On the Stage and Only One Husband, New York Evening Telegram
  4. [4]
    (1 July 1935). Annie Mack Berlein, New York Post
  5. [5]
    (1 July 1935). ANNIE M. BERLEIN, ACTRESS, 85, DEAD; Appeared as Juliet to Booth's Romeo -- Joseph Jefferson's Leading Lady 3 Years, The New York Times
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