The actor creates with his own flesh and blood all those things which all the arts try in some way to describe.
Meaning of the quote
The actor uses their body and emotions to bring to life the characters and stories that other art forms, like painting or music, can only try to depict. The actor's performance is a unique and powerful way to express the human experience.
About Lee Strasberg
Lee Strasberg was a renowned American theatre director, actor, and acting teacher who co-founded the influential Group Theatre and later directed the prestigious Actors Studio in New York City. He is considered the ‘father of method acting in America’ and trained numerous famous actors and directors over his decades-long career.
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