Henry Condell

Henry Condell was an influential English actor and theater manager from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is best known for co-founding London's King’s Men theatre company, which performed many of William Shakespeare’s plays. Condell played a key role in the theatrical world, helping to organize and sustain one of the most renowned acting companies of his time. His efforts contributed significantly to the development and preservation of Elizabethan drama, ensuring that Shakespeare’s works and others' remained accessible to audiences during and after his lifetime.