John Gibbs Gilbert

1810–1889 (age 79)

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Biography

John Gibbs Gilbert earned renown on the stage for his energetic portrayals of both comic and dramatic characters, thrilling audiences in Boston and beyond with a voice and manner that combined dignity with warmth.

Now resting at Forest Hills Cemetery, he inspired fellow players through his professionalism and left successors a rich repertoire of roles that kept the theater vibrant for the public.