Television Host, Actor. He began his acting career with the Catholic Theater of Detroit in Michigan. His first paying role was in radio theater, as a nephew of The Lone Ranger. After WWII, he studied acting with Stella Adler in New York City. He later studied with Harold Clurman. In New York City, Mr. Lipton's acting career took off with roles in live television programs, such as CBS Television Workshop and Pulitzer Prize Playhouse. He appeared on Broadway in a production of The Autumn Garden by Lillian Hellman. He went on to appear in various live soap operas. He spent some time in Paris, returning to New York City, where he worked as a writer for The Guiding Light, as well as other soap operas. He also wrote for Broadway musicals, such as a musical version of The Man Who Came to Dinner. He published a book, "An Exaltation of Larks," in 1968. He branched out into television production next, including Jimmy Carter's Inauguration Gala. He wrote for Bob Hope TV specials. He formed his own production company, James Lipton Productions, developing many television and Broadway productions. Mr. Lipton's next career began at The Actors' Studio in New York City. He developed a new curriculum and via The Actors' Studio and its New School, began a program specifically to offer an acting degree. This was called The Actors' Studio Drama School. It was the master class of the Drama School, featuring interviews with successful actors, which James Lipton hosted and which the school's students participated with questions, which in 1994 became the television series, "Inside the Actors' Studio." James Lipton hosted as well as executive produced this series. Mr. Lipton's direct involvement with Inside the Actors' Studio culminated with himself as its 200th interview subject. James Lipton was a recipient of the Chevalier de l'order des Arts et des Lettres, from France. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 Emmy Awards.