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Stella Adler was a renowned American actress, born on February 10, 1901, and passed away on December 21, 1992. She held a significant position in the film and theater industry of the 20th century, known for her exquisite acting skills and profound understanding of the performing arts.

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Famous Stella Adler Quotes

“The actor has to develop his body. The actor has to work on his voice. But the most important thing the actor has to work on is his mind.”

Inspirational Mind Important Body Motivational Actors Voice Acting Important Things Best Acting

Book:Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel

Source: Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel

“One way we can enliven the imagination is to push it toward the illogical. We're not scientists. We don't always have to make the logical, reasonable leap.”

Way Imagination Acting Scientist One Way Reasonable Logical Leap Illogical Best Acting

Book:Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel

Source: Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel

“The word theatre comes from the Greeks. It means the seeing place.”

Mean Acting Seeing Theater Theatre Greek Best Acting Theatre Acting Method Acting Acting Teachers

Book:Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel

Source: Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel

“The word theatre comes from the Greeks. It means the seeing place. It is the place people come to see the truth about life and the social situation.”

People Mean Social Acting Situation Seeing Theater Theatre Greek Best Acting Theatre Acting Method Acting Acting Teachers Truth About Life

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“When you stand on the stage you must have a sense that you are addressing the whole world, and that what you say is so important the whole world must listen.”

World Important Whole Acting Stage Whole World Best Acting Stage Acting

Book:Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel

Source: Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel

About the Author

Born: February 10, 1901
Died: December 21, 1992
Known for: Actress
Quotes: 55

Books & Sources

Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard KisselRelated source material

Stella Adler on America's Master Playwrights: Eugene O'Neill, Thornton Wilder, Clifford Odets, William Saroyan, Tennessee Williams, William Inge, Arthur Miller, Edward AlbeeRelated source material

The Art of ActingRelated source material

Stella Adler on Ibsen, Strindberg, and ChekhovRelated source material

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