Robert Lewis

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Biography

Robert Lewis (1909 – 1997) was an American actor, director, teacher, author and founder of the Actors Studio in New York in 1947. In addition to his accomplishments on Broadway and in Hollywood, Lewis' greatest and longest lasting contribution to American theater may be the role he played as one of the foremost acting and directing teachers of his day. He was an early proponent of the Stanislavski System of acting technique and a founding member of New York's revolutionary Group Theatre in the 1930s. In the 1970s, he was the Head of the Yale School of Drama Acting and Directing Departments.

Career Overview

Robert Lewis has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Duncan Maclain Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Monsieur Verdoux, The Last Installment, Paris After Dark. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
11
Birth Date
1909-03-16 00:00:00
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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