On This Day In Comedy… In 1839 Comedian and Actor Sam Lucas Was Born!
On this day in comedy on August 7, 1839 Comedian, Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Sam Lucas (born Samuel Mildmay Lucas or Samuel Lucas Milady) was born in Washington Court House, Ohio! Sam Lucas began his career as a black-faced minstrel in 1858. His parents were freed former slaves and young Sam took advantage of his enviable […]
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