Paula Strasberg 1909 – 1966

Biography

Paula Strasberg was born on March 8, 1909, in New York City, where she would spend much of her life immersed in the world of theatre and performance. Throughout her career, she established herself as a dedicated actress and drama coach, contributing her talents and knowledge to the performing arts during a transformative era in American theatre. Her work reflected a deep commitment to her craft and to mentoring others in the discipline of dramatic performance.

Paula’s life was centered in New York City, the vibrant cultural heart where she developed and practiced her profession. Her career spanned several decades, during which she built a reputation for her expertise in drama coaching, helping to shape the talents of aspiring performers. She remained connected to the theatrical community throughout her life, witnessing and participating in significant changes in American performance during the early to mid-twentieth century.

Paula Strasberg passed away on April 29, 1966, in her native New York City, at the age of 57, following a battle with bone cancer. She was laid to rest at Westchester Hills Cemetery in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Her contributions to theatre and drama instruction left a legacy within the performing arts community she served so faithfully.