Something about John Wilkes Booth you may not know...

[BettyO]

I agree with Mr. Ford and Joe. I think some authors have tended to play down and disparage the acting ability of JWB. Edwin had the refined, dramatic skill of the old theatre; but Wilkes had the derring-do and physicality that made an audience sit up and pay attention. He also probably had a wider range of personnas that he could offer the public.

I've heard it said that Edwin was an "Intellectual" player while JWB was an "action" player....