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Thomas A'Becket, Sr. was an actor, musician and writer in the Philadelphia theater from 1840-1889.
He acted for both the Arch Street Theatre Company and the Walnut Street Theatre Company, however the greatest portion of his career was spent at the Walnut Street Theatre. He acted there 1841-1842; 1845-1847; 1849-1855. After this time he seemed to join the travelling theater circuits, taking acting jobs in Chicago, St. Louis and other Midwestern cities. A'Becket was known as a major player in the Walnut Street Theatre and played many roles, among them Polonius in HAMLET. A'Becket was born on March 17, 1808 and died in Philadelphia on January 6, 1890.
Thomas A'Becket, Jr. was a musician who worked in the Philadelphia area performing in concert ensembles. He also gave music lessons on a daily basis. He was born June 19, 1843, the oldest child of Thomas A'Becket, Sr.
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