Luther Adler

From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia He was an American actor best known for his work in theatre but who also worked in film and television He also directed plays on Broadway Adler was born Lutha Adler on May 4 1903 in New York City He was one of six children born to Russian Jewish actors Sara and Jacob P Adler His father was considered to be one of the founders of the Yiddish theater in America His siblings also worked in theatre his sister Stella Adler achieved fame as an actress and drama teacher His brother Jay also achieved some fame as an actor Adlers father gave him his first acting job in the Yiddish play Schmendrick at the Thalia Theater in Manhattan in 1908 Adler was he 5 years old His first Broadway plays were The Hand of the Potter in 1921 Humoresque in 1923 Monkey Talks in 1925 Money Business and We Americans in 1926 John in 1927 Red Rust or Rust and Street Scene in 1929