Shylock

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But before Page reaches Iago, he spends time with Shylock from the “The Merchant of Venice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

He also found success as a director on productions of Shylock, JM Barrie and The Life And Loves Of Edith Wharton, all of which toured internationally.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

He played Shylock in a 2005 production of “The Merchant of Venice” and Gremio in “The Taming of the Shrew,” among many other roles.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2023

In this version, Shylock is more sympathetic because we get a clearer view of the other characters’ flaws.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2022

I suddenly wondered if my father was really like Shylock.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt