Robert Modica
Birth Name:
Robert Xavier Modica
Birth Place:
Far Rockaway, New York, United States
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War
- Studied speech and drama at Adelphia College, where he also played football and lacrosse
- Quote: "[To] all those who feel the calling to act ․․․ it must be known that the demands are great to be the best actor that's in you to be․ It's a wondrous journey of discovery and joy ․․․ but it's also damn hard work․"
- As an actor, he appeared in films like "The Rain People," "Love Story," "Men of Respect" and "Fast Food Fast Women․"
- Best known as an actor and acting teacher who trained the likes of Marian Seldes, John Turturro and David Duchovny
- Taught with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse for 25 years and at his prestigious Carnegie Hall studio for 50 years