Catlin Adams (born October 11, 1950) is an American actress, acting coach and film director. As an actress, she appeared in films including '' The Jerk'' and '' The Jazz Singer''.

Early life

Catlin Adams was born as Nira Barab on October 11, 1950, in

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. At 14, Adams became the youngest actress to join the Actors Studio. There, she studied with her teacher and mentor, Lee Strasberg, until his death. She was also mentored by Stella Adler, Harold Clurman,

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, Gary Austin and Ellen Burstyn.

Career

Adams is a graduate of the

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. She made a TV film, ''"Wanted: A Perfect Guy''", starring young Ben Affleck. This TV film won two Emmys and a Directors Guild Award. Four years later, Adams directed the feature film '' Sticky Fingers'', which she co-wrote and co-produced with Melanie Mayron. One of Adams' first acting roles came in the 1968 TV series '' The Rat Patrol.'' She is a founding member of the improv comedy group, The Groundlings.

Filmography

As an actress

As a director

References

External links

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