Sanford Meisner
actor
Birth Date
Zodiac Sign
Virgo♍
Biography
Sanford Meisner was an American actor and acting teacher who developed an approach to acting instruction that is now known as the Meisner technique. While Meisner was exposed to method acting at the Group Theatre, his approach differed markedly in that he completely abandoned the use of affective memory, a distinct characteristic of method acting. Meisner maintained an emphasis on "the reality of doing", which was the foundation of his approach.
Additional Information
Born
- (1905-08-31)August 31
- 1905Brooklyn
- New York City
- U.S.
Died
- February 2
- 1997(1997-02-02) (aged 91)Sherman Oaks
- Los Angeles
- California
- U.S.
Partner
James Carville
Spouses
- Peggy Meredith (m. 1948; div. 1950)
- Betty Gooch (divorced)
FullName
Sanford Meisner
BirthPlace
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Occupations
- Actor
- acting teacher
Other Names
Sandy
Years Active
1924–1997