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James Lipton
American writer, actor, and host (1926–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Louis James Lipton (September 19, 1926 – March 2, 2020) was an American writer, actor, talk show host, and dean emeritus of the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University in New York City. He was the executive producer, writer, and host of the Bravo cable television series Inside the Actors Studio, which debuted in 1994. He retired from the show in 2018.[1]
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Born | Louis James Lipton (1926-09-19)September 19, 1926 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | March 2, 2020(2020-03-02) (aged 93) New York City, U.S. |
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Years active | 1944–2018 |
Notable work | Creator and host of Inside the Actors Studio |
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