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Lee Strasberg, former director of the prestigious acting school, the Actors Studio, discusses how Marilyn Monroe came to be one of his students: “She was one of the two or three most sensitive, most talented people that I’ve ever seen in my life. One of the others is Marlon Brando.” Strasberg explains how Monroe’s “luminous” presence was not limited to the screen but on stage as well. He comments on how as Monroe’s fame grew, she wanted to keep improving as an actress but was never satisfied with herself.

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Al Pacino, former student of Lee Strasberg, recalls his favorite memories from his time studying under the famous acting coach. Born on November 17, 1901, Strasberg taught great like James Dean, Robert di Nero, and Jane Fonda until his death on February 17, 1982.

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Jane Fonda recalls how she didn't want to be an actress, like her father Henry Fonda, until she started studying with legendary acting coach Lee Strasberg. He died on February 17, 1982, but his method of acting lives on in the work of famous students like Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and Elia Kazan.

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