Robert C. Hilliard

1857–1927 (age 70)

Actor/Playwright

Biography

Robert C. Hilliard captivated audiences as an actor and playwright, blending dramatic flair with earnest humanity on the stage.

He sustained the power of live theater during a time of change, inspiring colleagues and spectators alike, before being laid to rest in Green-Wood Cemetery.

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