About Catlin Adams
Catlin Adams (born October 11, 1950) is an American actress, acting coach and film director. As an actress, she appeared in films including The Jerk and The Jazz Singer. == Early life == Catlin Adams was born as Nira Barab on October 11, 1950, in Los Angeles, California. At 14, Adams became the youngest actress to join the Actors Studio. There, she studied with her teacher and mentor, Lee Strasberg, until his death. She was also mentored by Stella Adler, Harold Clurman, Lee Grant, Gary Austin and Ellen Burstyn. == Career == Adams is a graduate of the American Film Institute. She made a TV film, "Wanted: A Perfect Guy", starring young Ben Affleck. This TV film won two Emmys and a Directors Guild Award. Four years later, Adams directed the feature film Sticky Fingers, which she co-wrote and co-produced with Melanie Mayron.
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