Youngman, Albert N.

Director and actor in Yiddish theater, Seattle, Washington.

From the description of Oral history interview with Albert N. Youngman, Aug. 28, 1985. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 50600423

Actor, director and Yiddish theater advocate, Albert Youngman (1903-1991), operated the Seattle Habima Players, a Yiddish theater group that performed in Seattle, Washington between 1931-1941. Born Abram Jungman in Poland in 1903, Youngman attended the Warsaw Academy of Drama from 1916 to 1918 and participated in theatrical productions in Polish. It was after seeing a production of the Dybbuk, however, that he became interested in Yiddish productions. In early 1921, he moved to Seattle, learned English, and finished high school. He moved soon after to Los Angeles, where he did some directing for a short time. He eventually moved back to Seattle, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1927. In Seattle, Youngman managed the for-profit drama club called the Seattle Habima Players for several years. He also was an active member and officer of the B'nai B'rith.

From the description of Albert N. Youngman photograph collection [graphic], circa 1923-1957 (bulk 1931-1934). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 551820877