May Irwin

May Irwin was a Canadian-born American comedian and music-hall performer who popularized songs such as 'After the Ball' and 'A Hot Time in the Old Town.'.

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Profession :

Stage Actress

Birthday :

June 27, 1862

Death Date:

October 22, 1938

Age :

76

Ada Campbell, better known as May Irwin, was born on June 27, 1862, in Whitby, Canada. She was a Canadian-American comedian, actress, and singer who rose to fame in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for her comedic stage and screen performances. Irwin was known for popularizing songs like “After the Ball” and “A Hot Time in the Old Town.” Some of her most notable works include her role in the 1896 film “The Kiss,” which featured the first on-screen kiss, as well as her performances in “The Widow Jones” and “A Spanish Dancer.” In addition to her entertainment career, Irwin authored a cookbook called “May Irwin’s Home Cooking.” As a shrewd businesswoman and investor, she became one of the wealthiest women in the entertainment industry during her time. In 1992, she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Irwin passed away in New York City on October 22, 1938, at the age of 76.