Eli Wallach was an acclaimed American actor, whose career spanned over six decades. Renowned for his versatility and distinctive presence, Wallach became one of Hollywood's most memorable character actors.
Eli Herschel Wallach was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish parents who had emigrated from Poland. He was raised in a multilingual household, speaking Yiddish, Polish, and English. Wallach earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he initially studied law. However, his passion for acting led him to pursue drama instead. He further honed his craft at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City, studying under Sanford Meisner.
Wallach's stage career began in earnest in the 1940s. He made his debut with Skydrift, a play written by Harry Kleiner and directed by Daniel Mann, and premiered on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre on December 6, 1945. In 1951, he won a Tony Award for his role as Alvaro Mangiacavallo in Tennessee Williams' play, "The Rose Tattoo." His association with Williams continued with a role in "Camino Real" and later in "The Night of the Iguana."
Eli Wallach transitioned to film in the 1950s, making his debut in Elia Kazan's "Baby Doll" in 1956, that earned him a BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer.
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22 авг 2024
