Quotes by Sanford Meisner

About Sanford Meisner:


Sanford Meisner is now known as the Meisner technique. While Meisner was exposed to method acting at the Group Theatre, his approach differed markedly in that he, like Konstantin Stanislavski, completely abandoned the use of affective memory, a distinct characteristic of method acting. Meisner maintained an emphasis on "the reality of doing," which was the foundation of his approach.

Author Bio


  • NameSanford Meisner
  • DescriptionActing theorist, teacher, and actor.
  • BornAugust 31, 1905
  • DiedFebruary 2, 1997
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor