James Lipton called the success of Actors Studio Drama School 'one of the prides of my life'
James Lipton, the elegant, articulate wordsmith and theater academic whose desire to give his acting students a greater insight into their art led to the popular Bravo seriesLipton passed away early Monday at his home in Manhattan from bladder cancer, his wife, Kedakai Mercedes Lipton, toldwas created to serve as a thinly disguised master class for the students of the Actors Studio Drama School, a joint venture of the Actors Studio and The New School.
Lipton did all of his own research in preparation for each interview. A lover of words, he was known for his intricately crafted questions and precise manner of delivery. His style was so distinctive, it led to a number of parodies, most notably Will Ferrell's dead-on imitation in a series of"I love it. It's very flattering," Lipton said during a 2012 CNN interview. "I think he's got me cold.
Along the way, he was married twice. His marriage from 1954-59 to actress Nina Foch ended in divorce. In 1970, he wed Turner, a model who holds the unique distinction of appearing as Miss Scarlett in the Clue board game. After enlisting in the Air Force during World War II, Lipton headed to New York with aims of becoming a lawyer. In his mind, it was the best way to avoid the instability his father had brought on his family.
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