Louise Stubbs (Williams)
Louise Stubbs was born in Chicago where she received her early theatrical training. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Goodman Theatre before moving to New York in 1952.…
Read MoreHerbert Saunders
Merchant Tailor Upon graduating from Hartford High (1875), Herbert Saunders entered the family merchant tailoring business. He was admitted into partnership in 1881 and became president and treasurer in 1912.…
Read MoreFannie K. Ray / Lillian Brice
Born in Oklahoma, Fannie Kershaw Ray began her acting career at age 14. As Lillian Brice, she performed on stage throughout the eastern seaboard and Midwest. Hartford Stage & Radio…
Read MoreJay Ray (MacLeod)
Born in Denver, Jay Ray MacLeod was the son of actors. Taking the stage name Jay Ray, he performed on Broadway. He became a stage manager of stock companies, working…
Read MoreKatharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn was born and raised in Hartford and West Hartford. She was the daughter of Katharine Houghton, an active supporter of women’s rights, and Thomas Hepburn, Connecticut’s first urologist.…
Read MoreCharles B. Dillingham
Born in Hartford, Charles B. Dillingham was one of the leading theatrical producers in New York City during the first three decades of the 20th century. Dillingham got his start…
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