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Jonson worked as an.. before becoming a writer.

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**Actor.** Before establishing himself as a renowned writer, Ben Jonson pursued an acting career. He joined the Lord Chamberlain's Men, a prominent theater company of the Elizabethan era, and performed in various plays. Jonson's acting experience not only provided him with valuable insights into the dramatic arts but also helped shape his understanding of character development and stagecraft, which later became evident in his own literary works.
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