Richard Burbage was a person.
Richard Burbage . In addition to being a stage actor he was also a theatre owner , entrepreneur and painter . The son of James Burbage , a joiner who became a theatrical impresario , and also founded the first theatre and was a famous theatrical entrepreneur . As many young actors of his time , he may have played the part of women in productions before taking any of the roles he is known for . He was probably acting with the Admiral 's Men in 1590 , with Lord Strange 's Men in 1592 , and with the Earl of Pembroke 's Men in 1593 ; but most famously he was the star of William Shakespeare 's theatre company , the Lord Chamberlain 's Men which became the King 's Men on the ascension of James I in 1603 .