Luther Adler

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Nationality: American
Birthdate: 05/04/1903
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Death Date: 12/08/1984

biography

Younger brother of esteemed drama coach Stella Adler and a founding member of the influential Group Theatre. Adler began his career in the Yiddish theater and became a screen regular after World War II. He was memorable as the villainous object of Dick Powell's vengeful quest in the hair-trigger noir, "Cornered" (1945), and in an unforgettable cameo performance as a crazed Hitler in the screen bio of Rommel, "The Desert Fox" (1951). Adler only made occasional films after the late 1950s but did work on stage and television.

milestones

Year
Milestone
1908 
Stage acting debut in "Schmendrick"
1937 
Feature film debut, "Lancer Spy"
1945 
Began acting regularly through the late 1950s in films with his role in the Edward Dmytryk thriler, "Cornered"
1974 
First film in five years, a feature version of Chekhov's play, "The Three Sisters"
1971 
Played Dr. Bernard Altman on the TV drama series, "The Psychiatrist"
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