★ 6.3 
Acting
Robert Lewis
Robert Lewis is best known for Secrets of Midland Heights. Robert Lewis was born on March 16, 1909. Robert Lewis died on November 23, 1997 at the age of 88.
- Born
- March 16, 1909
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- November 23, 1997 (88 years old)
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.
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.
Known for
★ 6.3 Filmography
- 1980Secrets of Midland HeightsDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Robert Lewis been in?
Robert Lewis is best known for Secrets of Midland Heights.
When was Robert Lewis born?
Robert Lewis was born on March 16, 1909. (Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA)
How old is Robert Lewis?
Robert Lewis died on November 23, 1997 at the age of 88.
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