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Jeff Corey

The Man Who Taught Hollywood How to Act.

 

Overview

Jack Nicholson called him his greatest teacher.
 

Leonard Nimoy credited him with awakening his craft.
 

Yet outside Hollywood, few know the extraordinary story of Jeff Corey.
 

Having worked closely with Jeff's family to help bring his memoir Improvising Out Loud into print, Michelle shares personal stories, rare photographs, never-before-seen teacher notes, and behind-the-scenes insights into the remarkable man whose influence can still be seen on screens around the world.
 

Have you ever wondered who taught the people who taught everyone else? Meet the acting teacher behind Jack Nicholson, Jane Fonda, Leonard Nimoy, Barbra Streisand, Jeff Bridges... and generations of Hollywood legends.
 

Some people become stars. Others quietly create them.
 

Jeff Corey was one of the most influential acting teachers Hollywood has ever known.

After being blacklisted during the McCarthy era, he transformed personal tragedy into one of the greatest teaching careers in entertainment history, mentoring many of the actors who would go on to define American film.
 

Part Hollywood history, part masterclass in resilience, and part love letter to great teachers everywhere, this presentation celebrates the extraordinary impact one person can have on generations of artists.





 

What audiences will learn
  • Jeff Corey's remarkable life
  • Hollywood during the Blacklist
  • His famous students
  • Acting techniques that transformed careers
  • Personal stories from his archives
  • His enduring legacy in film history
Perfect For

Libraries, Film societies, Universities, Acting schools, Theater organizations, Historical organizations, Theater companies, Performers,  Educators, Anyone who loves great Hollywood stories

Audience Response

"Wonderful presentation! Michelle is such a charming and thoughtful presenter. I love how she made Jeff’s story come to life!" -Caesar

"Corey was inspirational and his story needs to be told." -Gloria

"Good speaker, fascinating man, good mix of video, photos" -Nancy

"Great content about a fascinating man presented by a knowledgeable person with a superabundance of charm and enthusiasm." -Ross

"Narration was interesting and well-organized with photos to accompany what was being discussed." -Mimmye

"The enthusiasm of the host; the endorsement from Corey's family; seeing his notes on some of his students." -Kathleen

"I liked everything, especially the things I didn't know about. I went to school with his daughters and took acting classes at his home on Cheremoya Ave. Things I didn't know are all about the stars he worked with and Army experiences." -Barbara

"Engaging not only in the subject matter, but in the presentation. The visuals were well done." -Stephanie

"It was interesting to learn about the unique life & career of an actor who a generation of people grew up watching on the TV & Film." -Beth

"I knew about Jeff Corey as an actor but not his life. So it was very interesting." -Charles

"It included a lot of information that I did not know, but really enjoyed learning." -Regina

"Outstanding speaker and subject matter." -Gerald

"[I liked] the behind the scenes stories." -Karen

"Interesting information that was new to me." -Margaret


 

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