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. 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
Filmography (55 titles)
6.6MovieAbsence of Malice
Santos Malderone · 1981
6.0MovieVoyage of the Damned
Professor Weiler · 1976
5.6MovieMean Johnny Barrows
Don Racconi · 1975
3.7MovieMurph the Surf
Max 'The Eye' · 1975
6.1MovieThe Man in the Glass Booth
Presiding Judge · 1975
6.6MovieCrazy Joe
Falco · 1974
7.0ShowThe Streets of San Francisco
1972
7.3ShowHec Ramsey
1972
7.1ShowSearch
Herr Vollmer · 1972
9.0MovieParadise Lost
Self - Host · 1971
7.5ShowThe Psychiatrist
Dr. Bernard Altman · 1971
10.0MovieThe Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
Dr. Bernard Altman · 1970
7.5MovieThe Sunshine Patriot
Imre Hyneck · 1968
6.1MovieThe Brotherhood
Dominick Bertolo · 1968
7.2ShowHawaii Five-O
Dominick Vashon · 1968
7.0ShowThe Name of the Game
1968
7.6ShowMission: Impossible
Leo Vorka · 1966
6.4MovieCast a Giant Shadow
Jacob Zion · 1966
7.5MovieThe Three Sisters
Chebutykin · 1966
9.0ShowStraightaway
1961
5.9ShowBen Casey
1961
5.7ShowTarget: The Corruptors!
1961
6.7ShowRoute 66
1960
8.0ShowThe Islanders
Frank Fellino · 1960
6.9MovieThe Last Angry Man
Max Vogel · 1959
8.0ShowThe Untouchables
Charlie Zenko · 1959
8.5ShowThe Twilight Zone
Arthur Castle · 1959
7.2Show77 Sunset Strip
1958
6.3ShowWestinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Sal Raimondi · 1958
5.7ShowNaked City
Sean Wicklow · 1958