Jay Adler (August 4, 1896 â€" September 24, 1978) was an American
actor in theater, television, and film.Born in New York City, he was
the eldest son of actors Jacob and Sara Adler, and the brother of five
actor siblings, including stage actor Luther and drama coach Stella.
The Adlers were a Jewish-American acting dynasty in New York City's
Yiddish Theater District and they played a significant role in theater
from the late 19th century to the 1950s. Stella Adler became the most
influential member of their family.Adler's Broadway credits included
Cafe Crown (1942), Blind Alley (1940), Prelude (1936), Blind Alley
(1935), and Man Bites Dog (1933).In 1934, Adler joined with Harry
Thomashefsky and Boris Bernardi to form the Theater Mart Group, "a
cooperative group of players and staff connected with the stage", in
New York City. Plans called for production of plays like those done by
the city's Group Theatre.
actor in theater, television, and film.Born in New York City, he was
the eldest son of actors Jacob and Sara Adler, and the brother of five
actor siblings, including stage actor Luther and drama coach Stella.
The Adlers were a Jewish-American acting dynasty in New York City's
Yiddish Theater District and they played a significant role in theater
from the late 19th century to the 1950s. Stella Adler became the most
influential member of their family.Adler's Broadway credits included
Cafe Crown (1942), Blind Alley (1940), Prelude (1936), Blind Alley
(1935), and Man Bites Dog (1933).In 1934, Adler joined with Harry
Thomashefsky and Boris Bernardi to form the Theater Mart Group, "a
cooperative group of players and staff connected with the stage", in
New York City. Plans called for production of plays like those done by
the city's Group Theatre.
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