Sanford Meisner | |
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| Born | August 31, 1905 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 1997 (aged 91) Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Sandy |
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| Years active | 1924–1997 |
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| Partner | James Carville |
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.[1] 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.[2]
- ^ Krasner 2000, pp. 142–146 and Postlewait 1998, p. 719.
- ^ Longwell & Meisner 1987, pp. 9–10.