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De Niro is a Method Actor. Method Acting is a form of acting that was originally developed by Konstantin Stanislavsky. Although the technique Stanislavsky initially taught has evolved over the years, his theory is still the basis of all acting studios that teach method acting. Stanislavsky focused on the idea of ‘emotion memory’. He indicated that an actor should use a combination of their own personal memories and imagination to find an emotional ‘truth’ within a character (Konstantin Stanislavsky’s An Actor Prepares, 1936, pg 136.). The two modern teachers of Stanislavsky’s ‘System’ are Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg. “The Lee Strasberg Method™ trains actors to use their imagination, senses and emotions to conceive of characters with unique and original behaviour, creating performances grounded in the human truth of the moment (Lee Strasberg theatre and film institute on Lee Strasberg’s Method, 2015. http://newyork.methodactingstrasberg.com/what-is-method-acting/). …show more content…
Robert De Niro worked under Adler and learnt most of his trade with her. (Robert De Niro in an interview with Sheana Ochoa for “Stella Adler: A life in art” 2013. https://stellaadleralifeinart.wordpress.com/2012/04/02/de-niro-interview-on-his-craft-coach-and-current-role/). De Niro has now become known for his commitment to his roles and the lengths he will go too to immerse himself in a character. In preparation for Taxi Driver, De Niro became a taxi driver in New York City (James Lipton interviews Robert De Niro on Inside the Actors Studio, 2003.

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