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Indeed, Montgomery Clift was not trained by the renowned acting teacher Lee Strasberg, known for his method acting technique, the Meisner technique, which heavily influenced modern acting. While many of Clift's contemporaries, including Marlon Brando and James Dean, trained directly under Strasberg at the Actors Studio in New York City, Clift developed his acting craft through a combination of self-study, observation, and natural talent, making his performances unique and memorable.