(1901–82), American actor, director, and drama teacher, born in Austria; born Israel Strassberg. As artistic director of the Actors' Studio in New York City (1948–82) he was the leading figure in the development of method acting in the US.
Definition of Strasberg, Lee in US English:
Strasberg, Lee
proper nounˈsträs-
(1901–82), US actor, director, and drama teacher, born in Austria; born Israel Strassberg. As artistic director of the Actors' Studio in New York City (1948–82), he was the leading figure in the development of method acting in the US.