Eva Le Gallienne, English-American actress, director, and producer (died 1991)

Eva Le Gallienne

American actress and author (1899–1991)

Eva Le Gallienne was an American stage actress, producer, director, translator, and author. A Broadway star by age 21, in 1926 she left Broadway behind to found the Civic Repertory Theatre, where she served as director, producer, and lead actress. Noted for her boldness and…