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Stella Adler (February 10, 1901 – December 21, 1992 [1]) was an American actress and acting teacher. [2] A member of Yiddish Theater's Adler dynasty, Adler began acting at a young age. She shifted to producing, directing, and teaching, founding the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City in 1949. [3]
Learn about the legacy and programs of the legendary acting school founded by Stella Adler in 1949. Find out the latest news, events and opportunities for students and faculty.
The Stella Adler Studio of Acting (formerly Stella Adler Conservatory) is a prestigious acting school that was founded by actress and teacher Stella Adler. The Stella Adler Studio of Acting has two locations: its original New York City conservatory, founded in 1949, and the Art of Acting Studio in Los Angeles.
Stella Adler was a versatile actress who starred in Yiddish theater, Broadway, Hollywood and The Group Theatre. She also studied with Stanislavski and taught acting to many famous stars, such as Marlon Brando and Elia Kazan.
Stella Adler was an American actress, teacher, and founder of the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting in New York City (1949), where she tutored performers in “the method” technique of acting (see Stanislavsky method). Adler was the daughter of classical Yiddish stage tragedians Jacob and Sara.
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Learn about the history of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, founded by the legendary actress and teacher Stella Adler, and its connection to Stanislavski, Clurman and the Group Theater. Explore the biographies and achievements of the pioneers of American theatre and acting.
Since its founding in 1949, the Stella Adler Studio of Acting has trained thousands of actors, many of whom have gone on to important theater and film careers.
