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CodeDS/UK/1652
NameAdair; Ronald (18 March 1882-); British former boxer, boxing MC, vaudeville performer and actor
Dates18 March 1882-
GenderMale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginUnited Kingdom (born)
BiographyRonald Adair is a former heavweight boxer. He spent two years under Charles B Cochran as master of ceremonies at championship boxing contests.

He was also a vaudeville performer for 18 years, before commencing his acting career. In 1921, he starred as Tarzan in a Broadway production combining 'Tarzan of the Apes' and 'The Return of Tarzan.' He also appeared in the play 'The Right to Strike' on Broadway in the same year.

His name also appears on cast lists for British play, including 'The Christian' by Hall Caine in 1907 and 'The Monk and the Woman' both at the Lyceum Theatre.

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