Luther Adler

Acting

Born May 04, 1903

From New York City, New York, USA

Died Dec 08, 1984

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. Adler's 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

Luther Adler

Known For

Absence of Malice

M

The Brotherhood

Cast a Giant Shadow

D.O.A.

Voyage of the Damned

Wake of the Red Witch

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

House of Strangers

Hot Blood

Filmography — Acting

Absence of Malice

M

The Brotherhood

Cast a Giant Shadow

D.O.A.

Voyage of the Damned

Wake of the Red Witch

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

House of Strangers

Hot Blood

Cornered

Saigon

Crazy Joe

Lancer Spy

The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing

Crashout

The Man in the Glass Booth

The Loves of Carmen

The Tall Texan

Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye

Murph the Surf

The Last Angry Man

Mean Johnny Barrows

Hoodlum Empire

Under My Skin

Paradise Lost

The Three Sisters

The Plot to Kill Stalin

The Miami Story

The Sunshine Patriot

South Sea Sinner

The Magic Face

The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children