Harrison Stewart facts for kids
Harrison Stewart (1882 – 1918) was an American actor and lyricist who made people laugh and wrote songs. He became a big star at the Pekin Theatre in Chicago, where he was very popular.
Harrison was said to have grown up working on a farm in Virginia. He also studied at the Booker T. Washington Industrial School.
In 1908, Harrison left the Pekin Theater. He took over the main role in a show called Oyster Man because the original actor, Ernest Hogan, was sick.
Before leaving the Pekin Theater, Harrison played funny characters in many shows. He also wrote the words for songs in several plays.
Later, Harrison moved to New York. There, he became the leader of the Oyster Man show company. He worked with the company until he became ill, which caused the show to stop.
Early Life and Career
Harrison Stewart was born in 1882 and lived until 1918. He was known for his acting and for writing song lyrics. He started his career at the Pekin Theater in Chicago. This theater was a very important place for Black performers at the time. Harrison quickly became a top star there.
He was reported to have come from a farm in Virginia. He also had the chance to study at the Booker T. Washington Industrial School. This school helped many people learn important skills.
Life After Pekin Theater
After leaving the Pekin Theater in 1908, Harrison Stewart continued his acting career. He took on the lead role in a popular show called Oyster Man. He replaced another famous actor, Ernest Hogan, who was unable to perform.
Harrison moved to New York City, which was a big center for theater. He became the leader of the Oyster Man show company. He worked hard with the company until his health declined, and the show had to be put on hold.
Known Performances
Harrison Stewart performed in several plays during his career. Here are some of the shows he was in:
- Two African Princes
- Captain Rufus (1907)
- The Husband (1907)
- In Zululand (1907)
