Harman was known for blending Modern acting techniques with Lee Strasberg's Method, focusing on script analysis and emotional authenticity through personal substitutions.
Notable students included Rock Hudson, Bill Bixby, Tony Curtis, Myrna Hansen, and Audie Murphy.
[2] Her teaching philosophy emphasized the 'independent actor,' capable of applying various acting methodologies without adhering strictly to one doctrine.
Students from the later workshop years include Cady McClain, D.C. Douglas, A. Martinez, and Gregory Harrison.
Estelle Harman's contributions to the field of acting education left a lasting impact on Hollywood's training methods.