Andrew Cane

Andrew Cane (fl. 1602 – 1650) — also Kayne, Kene, Keine, and other variants — was a comic actor in late Jacobean and Caroline era London. In his own generation he was a leading comedian and dancer, and one of the famous and popular performers of his time.

Read more about Andrew Cane:  Beginnings, Jigging Clown, Goldsmith, Aftermath

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