Ed Kovens

Ed Kovens (June 26, 1934 – August 21, 2007) was an American actor and Method acting instructor based in New York City. He began his acting career at the age of 19, while studying at New York University. Kovens worked as a stand-up comic, took on small parts and extra work in film and TV, and directed plays and reviews Off-Off-Broadway. In 1957, he started studying with Lee Strasberg, first in a small studio above the Capitol Theatre, then at Carnegie Hall, and eventually at the Actors Studio where he became a member in 1968. In 1965, Kovens formed an exercise class for Strasberg's students to continue their work and development.