Got, FRANÇOIS JULES EDMOND

Got, FRANÇOIS JULES EDMOND, actor, was born at Lignerolles in 1822, entered the Conservatoire in 1841, and in 1844 made his début. He was soon one of the finest comedians of his day. From 1850 to 1866 he was a member of the Comédie Française, playing with success such parts as Figaro in the older comedy, but in general regarded as the mainstay of the new dramatic school. In 1866, with the emperor's special permission, he appeared at the Odéon as André Lagarde in Augier's Contagion, and organised a company to carry the play through France. He has repeatedly played in London. In 1881 he was decorated with the cross of the Legion of Honour. His most finished performances were as Giboyer in Augier's Effrontés and Fils de Giboyer, and as Bernard in Les Fourchambault.