Harrison Grey Fiske (July 30, 1861 – September 2, 1942) was an American journalist, playwright and Broadway producer who fought against the monopoly of the Theatrical Syndicate, a management company that dominated American stage bookings around the turn of the twentieth century.
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Fiske featured on a postcard c. 1895 |
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| Born | (1861-07-30)July 30, 1861 Harrison, New York, U.S.A. |
| Died | September 2, 1942(1942-09-02) (aged 81) New York City, New York, U.S.A. |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation | Journalist, Playwright, Theatre Manager, Broadway Producer |
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| Known for | Disrupting the monopoly of the Theatrical Syndicate |
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| Spouse(s) | Minnie Maddern Fiske |
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