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For a couple of centuries, nothing was known about Worth's later years; even the year of his death was mysterious. The discovery of his last will and testament provided some valuable data on his family and surviving descendants. Regrettably, the will contains no mention of actors; Worth's colleagues
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Nothing is known of Worth's origins or early life, or the start of his career; he was with the Queen Anne's company by 1615, and continued with the troupe until it dissolved in 1623. The paucity of the extant historical record means that little is known of the roles he played; he was most likely the
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Much of what is known of Worth's career comes from legal documents that pertain to the various controversies in which his companies were involved. The long legal battle between Susan
Baskervile and Queen Anne's Men is one obvious example; that lawsuit is often known as the Worth/Baskervile suit, or
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in 1629, he needed a company to act there. He brought in the new or second version of Prince
Charles's Men. Worth was an original member and a "sharer" (partner) in this organization from 1631 to at least 1638, and probably until the theatres were closed in 1642 at the start of the
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Worth v. Baskervile, since Worth, due to his leading position in the troupe, was listed first among the roster of actors
Baskervile sued. Worth also testified in the
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The second Prince
Charles's company also had a tempestuous and litigious career, and Worth was deeply enmeshed in its controversies. Worth and
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Worth's daughter Jane was christened in July 1613. The girl's mother died sometime before 1626, when Worth married the widow of
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around 1617. After 1623, Worth was a member of what is usually called the
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suit in 1624 (though he testified that he had nothing to do with the play).
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