Age, Biography and Wiki
Ed Kovens was born on 26 June, 1934 in New York, U.S., is an Ed Kovens was SAG, AFTRA, and AEA actor SAG, AFTRA, and AEA actor. Discover Ed Kovens's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Actor |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
26 June, 1934 |
| Birthday |
26 June |
| Birthplace |
New York, U.S. |
| Date of death |
21 August, 2007 |
| Died Place |
New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 73 years old group.
Ed Kovens Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Ed Kovens height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' 10" (1.78 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Ed Kovens's Wife?
His wife is Jill Anne Edwards (m. ?–2007)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Jill Anne Edwards (m. ?–2007) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Ed Kovens Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ed Kovens worth at the age of 73 years old? Ed Kovens’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Ed Kovens's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Ed Kovens Social Network
Timeline
Ed Kovens (June 26, 1934 – August 21, 2007) was an American SAG, AFTRA, and AEA actor.
Furthermore he was a Method acting instructor based in New York City.
He was a member of the Actors Studio and worked with the legendary Lee Strasberg.
New York-bred Ed Kovens became a professional actor at 19 after acting and directing in high school and college.
While studying at New York University in acting and directing, Kovens worked as a stand-up comic, did small parts and extra work in film and TV (mainly because of his age); directed some plays and reviews and did some Off-Off-Broadway leads.
In 1957, he started studying with Lee Strasberg in a small studio above the Capitol Theatre, then at Carnegie Hall, and subsequently, at the Actors Studio (where he became a member in 1968) until Strasberg's death in 1982.
In 1965, a bunch of Strasberg students asked Kovens to form an exercise class - Strasberg's classes were packed, they wanted to work, and they felt Kovens had some expertise.
Some major stars now, who were Strasberg's students then, were in that group.
In 1969, he became a founding staff member of the Lee Strasberg Institute.
In 1974, he left the Strasberg Institute and formed his own classes, called Professional Workshop'''.
Kovens having taught for over 40 years is one of the most experienced Method Acting teachers in the world.
He played Ahmed in the Tales From The Darkside episode "The Grave Robber" (1986).
For film, The Gambler (with James Caan), The Bad Lieutenant (with Harvey Keitel) and Muggable Mary (with Karen Valentine).
For Broadway, Kovens has been in over 75 productions, including Passione and Three Sisters.
In 2006, Kovens wrote and published The Method Manual, a book for actors and teachers of acting.
Ed Kovens died on August 21, 2007.
He is buried in Truro Cemetery, in Columbus Grove, Ohio, the hometown of his widow, Jill Anne Edwards.
Kovens can be seen in numerous film, television and theater productions.
For television, Kovens has been in Law & Order, NYPD Blue, and 4Pla].
