Fred Marsden

Fred Marsden (1842 – May 19, 1888) was an American playwright.

Life and career Born William A. Silver in Baltimore, Maryland, Marsden was the son of Abraham Silver. He wrote his first play in 1872 at which time he changed his name to Fred Marsden.

For the actress Annie Pixley he wrote Zara (1883) and Elly (1885).

For the Irish comedian Joseph Murphy he wrote Cheek (1883) and Humbug (1886), and for William J. Scanlan he wrote the farce The Irish Minstrel (1886).

Death Marsden committed suicide on May 19, 1888, at his home in Manhattan following a quarrel with his daughter.