Anton Kliegl

1872–1927 (age 55)

Manufacturer

Biography

Anton Kliegl brought a tinkerer’s spirit from Germany to America and co-founded the Kliegl Brothers Lighting Company, which transformed theatrical production with dependable, brilliant illumination and ingenious stage effects.

His work powered countless Broadway premieres, ensured safety and artistry for performers, and left an enduring legacy in the technical heart of the American theater.