Alvin Epstein

Alvin Epstein

Alvin Epstein (May 14, 1925 – December 10, 2018) was an American actor and director. He was a founding member of both the American Repertory Theater and Yale Repertory Theatre. He was particularly admired for his performances in the plays of Samuel Beckett. He also served as Artistic Director at the Guthrie Theater. Born in the Bronx, Epstein was the son of Harry Epstein, a physician, and his...

Known For

Beauty and the Beast

as Bookseller (voice)

Synecdoche, New York

as Man with Nose Bleed

Everybody Rides the Carousel

as Prologue (voice)

Cast Credits

The Brooklyn Heist

as Officer Clerk

Synecdoche, New York

as Man with Nose Bleed

Never Met Picasso

as Uncle Alfred

Beauty and the Beast

as Bookseller (voice)

Doing Life

as Lou Rosenberg

Everybody Rides the Carousel

as Prologue (voice)

Story Theatre

as Ensemble Member