Uta Hagen
Biography
Uta Hagen was a German and American actress and theatre practitioner known for originating the role of Martha in the 1962 Broadway premiere of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Her film opportunities dwindled due to her association with Paul Robeson, leading her to focus on New York theatre. She became a renowned acting teacher at Herbert Berghof Studio and authored influential acting texts, earning two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Play.