Miriam Tulin Obituary

TULIN, Miriam 91, died at the Lexington home, of her son and daughter-in-law Roger and Marie Tulin, October 12, 2008. She was an extraordinary, loving, and creative woman who was the beloved wife of Dr. Maurice Tulin, also mother to Michael Tulin of California and loving grandmother of Claire, Gwen, and May Tulin. Dr. Tulin was also a talented actress, an innovator in the early development of television as we know it today, a college professor with a long association with Hofstra University, a mentor of hundreds of drama students, and director of countless plays throughout her long and rich professional career. To all who knew her, she was a brilliant, kind, and generous friend. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 19 at Habitat/Mass Audubon, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont, MA, 617-489-5050, www/massaudubon.org. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in her memory to All Care Hospice, 16 City Hall Square, Lynn MA 01901.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Miriam Tulin

14 Entries

Margot VanEtten

November 26, 2008

I was a student of Miriam's in the first class of the New College of Hofstra's theatre program, and she has remained an inspiration to me ever since. She was a marvellous teacher, director and acting coach, a loving mother and wife, and someone who had the gift of drawing out the best in all of us. We worshipped the ground she walked on, and she is for me the model of lovingkindness which I have always tried to emulate.
My deepest condolences to her family and friends. The world has lost an exceedingly bright light.
Margot (Kimbell) VanEtten

Stacy Parker-Lurie

November 7, 2008

To Dr. Tulin's family,

Dr. Tulin's acting classes and productions at Hofstra contain many fond memories for me. She touched many lives and I hope that brings you comfort during this time.

Jean Tafler

October 24, 2008

My condolences to Mrs. Tulin's family. Such a warm, nurturing teacher and yet she demanded the best from us in those classes at Hofstra. Like being taught by a strict but loving aunt. I had the deepest respect for her.

Monica Horan

October 23, 2008

Sending love to Mrs.Tulin's friends and family. May all your sweet memories heal your heart. I loved Mrs. Tulin. She was my first acting teacher in my first acting class ever. I'll never forget how she couldn't contain herself from hysterically laughing during a rehearsal of Ladyhouse Blues. She had directed me to cut potatoes. I never cooked, but thought of my mom cutting potatoes and thought 'potatoes au gratin'! I started slicing (I was thinking potatoes au gratin)and went on with the scene. When I looked up, I saw Mrs. Tulin laughing so hard that tears were streaming down her face (Ladyhouse Blues was a drama, after all). I was so confused, "What?" I asked. She said, "My God, what are you making, potato chips!?!"
I can still see us all laughing and laughing. One of my favorite Hofstra memories... sending love...

Patrice Sedelmaier

October 22, 2008

Mrs. Tulin was everything a good teacher and director should be -- encouraging and inspiring, strict yet kind, demanding and rewarding. She was a lovely woman in every way and I was lucky to have had her as a key part of my educational life at Hofstra. My deepest sympathies to her family, friends and students --

Celia Berk

October 22, 2008

Condolences to the Tulin family -- and the family of students whose lives were touched by Mrs. Tulin.

Margaret Colin

October 22, 2008

Dr. Tulin called me 'COLIN' on occasion, and I loved it. She talked about my work in acting class to the upper classmen and made me a Hofstra legend! I am so lucky to have had that beautiful woman take such good care of that young me. God bless her and her family. Margaret Colin

Phil Rosenthal

October 21, 2008

Mrs. Tulin was my acting teacher and sometime director at Hofstra. I remember her fondly, as she was very kind and encouraging to me. I always loved the cooking analogies, and whenever I worked with her, I did my best to try to rise out of the pan.
My sincere condolences to her family and friends. I'm saddened to hear of her passing, but I have lovely memories. Thank you Mrs. Tulin, you made my life better.

Moira Wilson

October 21, 2008

Mrs. Tulin was my acting teacher at Hofstra University from 1979-81. She was supportive, kind and inspirational. I've not fogotten the words of encouragement she frequesntly offered. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Doug Baldwin

October 20, 2008

I was a student of Miriam's at Hofstra. She was a remarkable acting teacher from whom I learned so much. I am truly glad that I was fortunate enough to know her.

Ben Weiss

October 18, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Nurit Weiss

October 18, 2008

Dear Marie and Roger,

Please accept our deep condolences. Miriam was an exceptional person and we are happy that we had the opportunity to visit with her recently. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Carol Sica

October 17, 2008

A remarkable mentor,teacher and friend for half a century. We shall not see her like again.

Daniel E. Stern

October 17, 2008

With fond and loving memory of a beloved Aunt.

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