Junius Brunus Booth

(1796 - 1852) U.S. actor, born in Britain, father of John Wilkes Booth. Regarded for his Shakespearean roles.

(Booth's profile was marred by a broken nose.)

"You're such a wonderful actor, Mr. Booth, " gushed a female admirer one day, "but to be perfectly frank with you, I can't get over your nose."

"There's no wonder, madam, " replied Booth. "The bridge is gone."