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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

“In life, as on the stage, it's not who I am but what I do that's the measure of my worth and the secret of my success. All the rest is showiness, arrogance and conceit.”

Acting Secret Stage Who I Am Arrogance Conceit Secret Of My Success 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

“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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“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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