George C. D. Odell
1866–1949 (age 83)
Theater Historian
Biography
George C. D. Odell spent decades chronicling the life of the American stage, his multi-volume Annals of the New York Stage becoming an indispensable chronicle for producers, actors, and historians.
He remained generous with his knowledge, mentoring younger writers and preserving the memories of theatrical pioneers so their achievements would not fade.