Uta Hagen Quotes

A collection of quotes by Uta Hagen.

Uta Hagen (1919-2004) was a German-born American actress and acting teacher. She gained recognition for her powerful performances in both classic and contemporary plays, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards. Hagen's deep understanding of the craft of acting led her to develop her influential acting technique, known as "Hagen Technique" or "Respect for Acting," which had a profound impact on the field of theater. Renowned for her commitment to truthfulness and her belief in the actor's transformative power, Hagen's legacy endures through her teachings and her notable contributions to the art of acting.

We had a relationship that lasted 44 years. Herbert and I li

We had a relationship that lasted 44 years. Herbert and I lived together 10 years before we were married. He always gave me a little heart for whatever anniversary.

Uta Hagen

Anniversary

Talent is an amalgam of high sensitivity; easy vulnerability

Talent is an amalgam of high sensitivity; easy vulnerability; high sensory equipment (seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, tasting -- intensely); a vivid imagination as well as a grip on reality; the desire to communicate one's own experience and sensations, to make one's self heard and seen.

Uta Hagen

Talent