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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

“You will only fail to learn if you do not learn from failing.”

Ifs Failing

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

“You have to do something. If you do something, you become somebody. Even a daffodil does something, has a profession. It gives off scent, professionally.”

Ifs Giving Doe Profession Scent Daffodil

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

“Emotions aren't doable. Actions are doable, and if you do them correctly, they prompt the feelings.”

Ifs Feelings Action Emotion Prompts

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

“If you can't take both sides, it means you can only play yourself.”

Ifs Mean Play Sides Both Sides

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 actor must be full of passion. If he's too cool he's better off as the manager of a company, not someone who appears on the stage.”

Ifs Passion Actors Company Stage Managers Better Off Too Cool

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“Life in the theatre isn't necessarily when you get money from performing. It isn't when you sign a contract. It isn't even when you are in a play. It's when you understand it. If you understand it, you'll know why you want to act.”

Ifs Knows Want Play Theatre Performing Contracts Get Money

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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