Dictionary of Jewish Biography
ADLER, JACOB
(1855-1926)
American actor of Russian origin. He began his acting career in Russia. In 1888 he went to the US where he became the most important actor on the Yiddish stage.
- adler, jacob—The dominant actor of the New Yorkbased Yiddish theatrestrong during its heyday Jacob Adler endeavored to elevate the quality of acting and the dramatic literature perfor...The Historical Dictionary of the American Theater