Lekain

Lekain, actually Henri Louis Cain, (* April 14, 1728 or March 31, 1729 in Paris, † February 8, 1778 ) was a French actor.

The son of a goldsmith attended the Collège Mazarin. From theater passion driven, he began at 1748 own amateur performances in which he plays along. He was discovered and promoted by Voltaire. In 1750 he came to the Comédie- Française. Here he became one of the most famous and most important tragedians of his time. He distinguished itself above all in his pursuit of a natural style and historical accuracy of the game.

With Claire Clairon he campaigned for historical costuming. Most recently, he played in Voltaire 's Adélaide du Guesclin the Vendôme. The news of the death reached Lakains Voltaire when he had just returned to Paris.

Memoria

After Lekain Rue Lekain was named in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.