Julian Eltinge - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	May 15, 1881
Birthplace	Newtonville, Massachusetts, USA
Zodiac Sign	Taurus - (see also Julian Eltinge's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Snake
Known For	Female impersonation in vaudeville, Broadway, and silent films; one of the era's best-known drag artists.

Intro

Julian Eltinge was an American stage and film actor renowned for his work as a female impersonator during the early 20th century. His performances brought widespread acclaim and contributed significantly to the popularity of drag on the American vaudeville circuit and in early cinema.

Early Life & Background

Julian Eltinge was born William Julian Dalton in Newtonville, Massachusetts. He demonstrated talent in performance and costume at a young age and began his entertainment career in amateur theatricals before finding remarkable success on the vaudeville stage as a female impersonator.

Career Highlights

• Achieved national fame as a leading female impersonator in vaudeville acts during the early 20th century.
• Starred in Broadway productions such as 'The Fascinating Widow' (1910) and 'The Crinoline Girl' (1914), receiving critical acclaim.
• Appeared in silent films, notably 'The Isle of Love' (1922) and 'Madame Behave' (1925).
• Had a theater named after him: the Eltinge Theatre in New York City, opened in 1912.

Trivia

• Julian Eltinge was known for maintaining a highly masculine public persona offstage to counter prejudice against his stage work.
• He was considered one of the highest-paid vaudeville stars of his time.
• The Eltinge Theatre (now the Empire Theatre) on Broadway was named in his honor.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Eltinge