Ezra Kendall

Ezra Freemont Kendall (February 15, 1861 – January 23, 1910) was an American actor-comedian, humorist, playwright and author who was known for his depiction of typical New England Yankees. During his time in vaudeville Kendall was said to have been among the highest paid monologist in America.

Birth and Death Data: Born Centerville, Died January 23, 1910 (Martinsville)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1906

Roles Represented in DAHR: author

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-3975 10-in. 11/5/1906 The trials and tribulations of a traveler Burt Shepard Monologue author  
Victor B-3976 10-in. 11/5/1906 Matrimony Burt Shepard Monologue author  
Victor E-3977 8-in. 11/5/1906 A message from the dead Burt Shepard Monologue author  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kendall, Ezra," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105447.

Kendall, Ezra. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105447.

"Kendall, Ezra." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105447

External Sources

Wikipedia: Ezra Kendall

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Kendall, Ezra, 1861-1910 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n86826198

Wikidata: Ezra Kendall - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5423371

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/18717106

Fast: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/175413 - http://id.worldcat.org/fast/175413

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