November 6, 2015
Tom Dillon (1918-2005) was Shepherd of The Lambs from 1969-1986. The actor and singer was the longest serving Shepherd. Assuming the post in 1969, he gave his heart and soul to steer the club through the difficult years of the 1970s. He was the Shepherd to lead the Flock from… Continue reading →
November 6, 2015
Frank Crumit (September 26, 1889 – September 7, 1943) was an American singer, composer, radio entertainer and vaudeville star. He shared his radio programs with his wife, Julia Sanderson, and the two were sometimes called “the ideal couple of the air.” Crumit was elected to The Lambs in 1920. In… Continue reading →
November 6, 2015
William Courtleigh, Sr. (June 28, 1867-December 27, 1930) was a founding member of Actors’ Equity Association in 1913 and is credited with suggesting the name for the union. He was a stage and screen actor, elected to The Lambs in 1899, and served as Shepherd during World War I. He… Continue reading →
November 6, 2015
Thomas Benedict Clarke (11 December 1849–18 January 18 1931) elected 8th shepherd in 1898, was a socialite and art collector. The closest connection he had with the theater was through his son, who was briefly married to actress Elsie Ferguson. Clarke was elected to the club in 1888 as a… Continue reading →
November 6, 2015
Richard Lincoln Charles (12 February 1923 — 22 September 1997) was an actor, publishing executive, and philanthropist. He was elected to The Lambs in 1953. He served as Shepherd from 1986-1997. For his devotion to the Club he was named an Immortal Lamb. From The Lambs’ Script, By Editor Lewis… Continue reading →
November 6, 2015
R. H. Burnside (August 13, 1870-September 14, 1952) was born in Dumbarton, Scotland, where his father was manager of the Gaiety Theatre. His mother, Margaret Thorne, had been, and for some time at least, continued to be an English actress; for he stated in one interview, “I was brought to… Continue reading →
November 6, 2015
The Lambs marked the passing of Shepherd Bruce Brown on Sept. 10, 2021. He was elected to The Lambs in 1970 as a Professional member and served as Shepherd 2000-2008, succeeding Shepherd A.J. Pocock. In early 2001, The Lambs recovered hundreds of lost historical items that had been kept by… Continue reading →
November 6, 2015
A. O. Brown (30 December 1872-5 March 1945) was Shepherd during the Roaring Twenties when times were very good, and then returned to the post six years later during the Depression when things were rocky. His entire tenure leading the club was during Prohibition, when The Lambs’ world was a… Continue reading →
November 6, 2015
Honorable John Riker Brady (March 9, 1822 – March 16, 1891) was an American judge, a Justice of the New York Supreme Court, and best known for administering the presidential oath of office to Chester A. Arthur. Brady was elected to the club in 1888. He served as Shepherd of… Continue reading →
November 6, 2015
Martin J. Begley (25 August 1903 — 6 March 1985) was an actor, dancer, and talent scout. He was elected to The Lambs in 1945. Begley was Shepherd from 1963-1966. Born in Connecticut, he was the son of Hannah (née Clifford) and Michael Joseph Begley, Irish immigrants. His older brother… Continue reading →
November 6, 2015
Harry Beckett (June 10, 1839 – October 24, 1880) was one of the six founders of The Lambs at the December 1874 dinner at Delmonico’s. He was the first Boy, from 1875-1879. Beckett was elected Shepherd and served one term, 1879-1880. He was born in London. His father died at… Continue reading →
November 6, 2015
Marc Baron is an actor, singer, screenwriter, director and producer. He serves on the SAG-AFTRA (NY Board) and has served on the Council of the Episcopal Actors Guild. Marc began performing at the age of 7 and continued expanding his work throughout high school, also working as a director, set builder… Continue reading →