Carnovsky, Morris

Carnovsky, Morris (kärnŏv`skē), 1897–1992, American actor, b. St. Louis. After his New York City debut in The God of Vengeance (1922), he joined the Theatre Guild and later performed with The Group Theatre, of which he was a founding member. He worked as an actor and director for the Actors Laboratory Theatre in Hollywood (1945–50). Carnovsky has concentrated on Shakespearean roles since his first appearance at Stratford, Conn., in 1956. His films include Cyrano de Bergerac (1951).

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Carnovsky, Morris (1897–1992) stage and film actor; born in St. Louis, Mo. Primarily a stage performer, he was a founding member of The Group Theater. After 1956 he was mainly seen in Shakespearean roles.