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John Dillon (born John Daily Marum) (October 2, 1831 – April 22, 1913) was an American comedian based in Chicago and popular in the central part of the United States in the late 19th century. Dillon was born in County Kilkenny, Ireland on October 2, 1831, and came to the United States at age 17 in 1848.〔Sherman, Robert Lowery. (Actors and authors ): with composers and managers who helped make them famous; a chronological record and brief biography of theatrical celebrities from 1750 to 1950, p. 163 (1951)〕 Making his way from New York City to Buffalo, and then to Chicago, he starting doing factory work. He later began playing small theater roles, debuting in Milwaukee in May 1854.〔(12 November 1898). (Professional Doings ), ''New York Dramatic Mirror'', p. 15〕 He later went back in Chicago, where he joined the McVicker's Theatre company. After a few years, Dillon went to New York and joined Laura Keene's company in 1862, and gained attention for his comedic skills.〔(18 November 1879). (John Dillon: Brief Sketch of His Early Career as a Comedian ), ''Daily Herald''〕 From 1864-66, he was the head comedian at Wood's Museum.〔 He then moved back to Chicago, touring the West frequently and becoming a "household word."〔(9 April 1887). (Gossip of the Town ), ''New York Dramatic Mirror''〕〔Graham, Franklin. (Histrionic Montreal ), p. 217 (2d ed. 1902)〕〔(11 January 1876). (Amusements: Mr. John Dillon at the Park Theatre ), ''New York Herald''〕 In 1875, he returned to New York to appear in A. Oakey Hall's play ''The Crucible''. He continued to perform through the 1880s and 1890s. Dillon died in Chicago on April 22, 1913.〔(23 April 1913). (Veteran Comedian Dead ), ''The Evening World''〕 ==Selected performances== * ''The Seven Sons'' (1862) * ''Risks; or, Insure Your Life'' (1873) (written by Bartley Campbell) * ''The Crucible'' (play) (1875) (written by A. Oakey Hall)〔(1 January 1876). (Hon. A. Oakey Hall in the Play of "The Crucible" ), ''Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper''〕 * ''Our Boys'' (play) (1877, managed by Charles Frohman)〔(The Encyclopaedia Britannica ), p. 156 (12th ed., Vol. XXXI, 1922)〕 * ''State's Attorney'' (1882) * ''Wanted, the Earth'' (1887 play by Gus Heege) * ''A Model Husband'' (play) (1892) * ''Bartlett's Road To Seltzerville'' (1899) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「John Dillon (comedian)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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