Gilbert, Irene

Stella Adler (1901-1992) was a renowned American actress of stage and screen, but is perhaps best known as one of the most influential teachers of acting in the United States.

Adler was born on February 10, 1901 to Jacob and Sara Adler, celebrated members of the New York Yiddish theater. She made her stage debut at the age of 4 in her father's production of Broken Hearts and spent the early part of her life performing throughout the United States, Europe and South America. She made her Broadway debut in 1922 in The World We Live In .

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