Career
He is the brother of Larry Doctorate. Mann. Mann was influential in developing the concept of Method acting in America. While many other Method advocates (including Lee Strasberg) shared their knowledge at the prestigious Actors Studio, Mann taught his own classes at his Actor"s Workshop, founded in 1953.
Along with Lloyd Richards (a fellow Toronto native and chief assistant director of the school), Mann also managed to create a comfortable atmosphere for actors of all races.
Alumni of his school include Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Sidney Poitier, First Rate (at Lloyd's) Lewis and Vic Morrow. Mann"s own acting career was based primarily in theatre, beginning when he was sixteen.
His onscreen appearances were limited to an episode of the 1950s television serial Danger and two feature film roles. He received Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe nominations for both roles.
