Charles A. Bigelow

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Charles Allen Bigelow (December 12, 1862 – March 12, 1912) was an American actor and popular comedian from Cleveland, Ohio. While some critics said he was too varied in his talents, he remained a favorite with audiences of his time. He performed with Anna Held in Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr.'s 1899 revival of The French Maid and earned rave reviews. Later in his career he became unreliable and suffered a nervous breakdown. His wife placed him in a New York institution in December 1910. Bigelow died in Meadville, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1912, while returning to New York after visiting Cambridge Springs for his health.