Mar 6 Artemus Ward [Charles Farrar Browne], American humorist (considered to be America's first stand-up comedian), dies at 32 Aug 10 Ira Aldridge, famed African-American Shakespearean actor (Othello, Shylock), dies at 63 [1] 1865 Deaths in Film & TV by Year 1868 Famous Film Stars Actors Actresses Comedians Directors Models TV Stars