Cushman, Charlotte (1816-1875), an American actress, won fame for her roles as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, Meg Merrilies in Guy Mannering, and Nancy Sykes in Oliver Twist. Cushman became the first member of the theatrical profession to win a place in the Hall of Fame. Cushman began her career as a singer, but when she strained her voice, she turned to acting. She played Romeo and other male roles opposite her sister Susan early in her stage career. Cushman was born in Boston.
