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Lee Strasberg

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The Resume

    (November 17, 1901-February 17, 1982)
    Co-founder of the Group Theater
    Dean of the Actors Studio in New York City
    Founded a Los Angeles branch of the Actors Studio (1966)
    Created the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute (1969)
    Acted in 'The Godfather: Part II (1974),' 'The Cassandra Crossing (1976),' 'The Last Tenant (1978),' '... And Justice for All (1979),' 'Boardwalk (1979),' 'Going in Style (1979)' and 'Skokie (1981)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He emigrated to America when he was 7, yet did not become an actual citizen until he was 28.
    Despite teaching acting, he rarely acted in films.
    He lost to his student, Robert De Niro, for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar (1975).
    He had a strict, intense teaching method which intimidated many young actors and actresses.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He had a significant role in the development of method acting, which bases a performance upon inner emotional experiences.
    He brought the Actors Studio to fame when he became its leader (1952).
    He influenced the acting styles of Paul Newman, Al Pacino, Marilyn Monroe, Jane Fonda, James Dean, Dustin Hoffman, Eli Wallach, Eva Marie Saint, Marlin Brando Robert DeNiro, Jack Nicholson, Martin Landau and Steve McQueen.
    Despite its critics, the method acting he taught has helped many gain successful acting careers.
    For his kindness to Marilyn Monroe, he was awarded 75% of her estate (including her image and likeness).
    He received an Academy Award nomination for his role as Jewish gangster Hymen Roth in 'The Godfather: Part II.'
    His former students speak kindly about their experiences with him.

Credit: Captain Howdy


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 20 Votes: 5.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 24 Votes: 29.17% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 49 Votes: 44.90% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 49 Votes: 83.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 27 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 48.48% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 81 Votes: 54.32% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 146 Votes: 41.10% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 182 Votes: 46.15% Annoying