Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
August 31, 1905
Place of Birth:
New York City, New York, USA
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Sanford Meisner
Biography
Sanford Meisner (August 31, 1905 – February 2, 1997) 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.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | She's The Best Thing in It | Self (archive footage) |
| 1995 | Requiem | Restaurant Patron |
| 1990 | Sanford Meisner Master Class | Himself |
| 1990 | Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret | Self |
| 1989 | Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre | Self (archive footage) |
| 1976 | Mikey and Nicky | Dave Resnick |
| 1962 | Tender Is the Night | Franz Gregorovious |
| 1959 | The Story on Page One | Phil Stanley |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Last Movie Stars | Self (archive footage) |
| 1994 | ER | Joseph Klein |
| 1958 | Naked City | Kip Harris |