Noted American stage director and acting teacher, whose profound impact on the theatrical world was marked by his appearance in a select few films. This provocative and illuminating director, renowned for his mastery of the works of Tennessee Williams, held the esteemed position of artistic director at Theatre West in Los Angeles, and, in the latter years of his life, served as the principal teacher at the Actors Studio's West Coast workshop.
An athletic and charismatic individual, whose rugged good looks and boyish charm often led people to mistake him for a beach boy rather than a seasoned acting instructor, he did venture into the realm of filmmaking, primarily focusing on low-budget action pictures. However, it is his remarkable work on the stage and his exceptional abilities as a teacher that will forever solidify his legacy in the theatrical community.
Regrettably, his life was cut short in 1990, when he succumbed to the sudden onslaught of complications resulting from AIDS, a devastating blow to the world of theatre and the countless individuals whose lives he touched as a director, teacher, and mentor.
