Rose Eytinge (1835–1911) was a pioneering Jewish American actress and author whose career spanned the latter half of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century. Born in the mid-1830s, Eytinge navigated the evolving American entertainment industry, ultimately achieving a level of professional and financial success that was unprecedented for female performers of her generation.
She is historically notable for her landmark earnings, being widely recognized as the first American actress thought to have commanded a three-figure salary. This milestone marked a significant shift in the economic status and valuation of women in the performing arts. Alongside her prominent career on the stage, Eytinge also worked as an author, contributing to the literary culture of her era before her passing in late 1911.
