Henry Jaglom

Biography

Henry Jaglom was born to a Jewish family in London, England, on January 26, 1938. He trained with Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio and transitioned from acting to filmmaking after watching the Italian film 8½ (1963). His notable films include A Safe Place (1971), Tracks (1976), and Sitting Ducks (1980), a commercial success. As a playwright, he has written four successful stage productions.