William H. West (entertainer)
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For other people with the same name, see William West (disambiguation).
William H. West (June 18, 1853 ā February 15, 1902) was an American blackface performer, known as the "Progressive Minstrel". He was one of the first white owners of a minstrel troupe composed of black performers in the United States.[2]
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William H. "Billy" West | |
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Born | (1853-06-18)June 18, 1853 |
Died | February 15, 1902(1902-02-15) (aged 48) |
Other names | "Billy" West |
Occupation | Actor |
Known for | Minstrel Shows |
Spouse(s) | Fay Templeton (divorced 1886) Lizette Morris (her death) Emma Hanley (his death) |
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