About Harry Rickards
Lived 1843 – 1911 (aged 67). Harry Rickards was a British comedian, impresario and vaudeville.
Harry Rickards (4 December 1843 – 13 October 1911), born Henry Benjamin Leete, was an English-born baritone, comedian and theatre owner, most active in vaudeville and stage, first in his native England and then Australia after emigrating in 1871.
Early life Rickards was born in Stratford, London, Harry began an apprenticeship as an engineer. Known in the trade as "the Guv'nor", he had able lieutenants in his brother Jack Leete in Sydney and brother-in-law Fred Aydon in Melbourne.
Personal life, death and legacy Rickards had diabetes and died from apoplexy in Croydon, England, on 13 October 1911. His body was returned to Australia to be buried in Waverley Cemetery, Sydney.
His theatrical interests were acquired by the entrepreneur Hugh D. McIntosh.
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Who was Harry Rickards?
Australian comedian (1843–1911)
When was Harry Rickards born?
Harry Rickards was born on 4 December 1843 in London.
When did Harry Rickards die?
Harry Rickards died on 13 October 1911 in London.
What was Harry Rickards's occupation?
Harry Rickards was a comedian, impresario and vaudeville.
What nationality was Harry Rickards?
Harry Rickards was British.
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