"The actor must learn to become an emotional expert."
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About Lee Strasberg
Lee Strasberg (1901-1982) was a renowned American actor, director, and acting teacher, considered one of the fathers of method acting in the United States. He was a founding member of the Group Theatre in New York City and later became the director of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Strasberg is best known for teaching method acting, a technique that encourages performers to draw on their own emotions and experiences to develop their characters' authenticity. His influential teaching methods have had a lasting impact on the world of acting and have shaped the careers of many successful actors.
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