Stella Adler

1901–1992 (age 91)

Actress and acting teacher

Biography

Stella Adler achieved acclaim as a stage and screen actress before founding her own acting school, where she synthesized the teachings of the Moscow Art Theatre with an American emphasis on imagination and moral courage.

Her mentorship shaped generations of performers, emphasizing the social responsibility of artists and the need to represent complex humanity with integrity.

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