Sanford Meisner

Acting

Born August 31, 1905 — Died February 2, 1997

From New York City, New York, USA

Also known as Sandy Meisner

Biography

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. While Meisner was exposed to method acting at the Group Theatre, his approach differed markedly in that he complet...