Description: (American Actress and Comedian Who Typified the ‘Personality’ Style of Acting in the Nineteenth Century)
Ada Rehan became a sensation in 19th-century America with her performances in Shakespearean and European comedies. She was part of the Big Four that performed under theater manager Augustin Daly and worked him for 2 decades. Katherine in The Taming of the Shrew remains one of her best-known roles.