Adler, Julia (1897–1995)
Adler, Julia (1897–1995)
American actress. Name variations: Julia Adler Foshko. Born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 4, 1897; died June 3, 1995, Englewood, New Jersey; dau. of Jacob P. and Sara (Lewis) Adler (actors and producing managers in Yiddish theater); sister of Frances Adler, Stella Adler, Luther, and Jay; half-sister of Abe, Charles, and Celia Adler; m. Joseph Foshko (artist).
Generally overshadowed by her legendary theatrical family, portrayed Jessica in David Warfield Broadway production of The Merchant of Venice and title role in David Belasco's Rosa Machree (1920s); appeared in revival of Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing, in a role originated by sister Stella (1939); toured with brother Luther in Tovarich (1952).
See also Women in World History.
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