The Fair Penitent Lane and Covent Garden; the former production starred Mrs. Siddons as Calista. The 1703 first edition was dedicated to the Duchess of Ormond—but did not credit the original authors of "The Fatal Dowry," leading to later critics' accusations of plagiarism against Rowe, as in William Gifford's edition of Massinger's works. The eponym "Lothario," meaning "a man who seduces women," stems from the character in this play. The origin of Lothario as a name indicating a seducer though predates the play. The latter is thought to be written in 1619. The character of Lothario as a seducer, albeit in different circumstances,
Hansford Rowe of resistance leader Mike Donovan. He reprised his role in the 1984 sequel "V: The Final Battle". Rowe has made guest appearances on TV shows, including "Love, Sidney", "L.A. Law", "The Greatest American Hero", "Six Feet Under", "Night Court" and "Will & Grace". He played President Harry S. Truman in "Dark Skies". Rowe's film roles include "Gordon's War" (1973), "Missing" (1982), "Baby Boom" (1987), and "Dry Cycle" (2003). In 1980, Rowe appeared on Broadway in "Nuts", for which he was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play. On September 5, 2017, Rowe died in