Kate Claxton date of birth:
August 24, 1848
How old was Kate Claxton when died?
75
Where was Kate Claxton born?
Somerville, New Jersey
When did Kate Claxton die?
May 5, 1924
What is Kate Claxton nationality?
American
What is Kate Claxton's occupation?
Stage actress, screenwriter
Short Biography
Kate Claxton (August 24, 1848 – May 5, 1924) was an American actress, born Kate Elizabeth Cone at Somerville, New Jersey, to Spencer Wallace Cone and Josephine Martinez. She made her first appearance on the stage in Chicago with Lotta Crabtree in 1870, and in the same year joined Augustin Daly's Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York. In 1872 she became a member of A. M. Palmer's Union Square Theatre, playing largely comedy roles. She created the part of Louise in The Two Orphans and then became known as one of the best emotional actresses of her time. Her first starring tour was in 1876. In 1878 she was married to Charles A. Stevenson.