Michael Chekhov
Michael Chekhov is generally acknowledged as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Born in Russia in 1891, he was one of the prominent members of the Moscow Art Theatre's First Studio and in the 1920s he directed the Second Studio himself. The political turbulence of his times took him from Russia to Germany, France, Latvia and Lithuania, the UK and America, working for a period in Hollywood. He died in 1955 in Los Angeles, aged 64.
Michael Chekhov is generally acknowledged as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Born in Russia in 1891, he was one of the prominent members of the Moscow Art Theatre's First Studio and in the 1920s he directed the Second Studio himself. The political turbulence of his times took him from Russia to Germany, France, Latvia and Lithuania, the UK and America, working for a period in Hollywood. He died in 1955 in Los Angeles, aged 64. See less
Michael Chekhov's Featured Books
Michael Chekhov book reviews
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On the Technique of Acting
character development
by dmanias, Mar 5, 2009
A book from one of the most important theater directors which teaches a lot about character development.
Chekhov was an important director with a very interesting personal journey. Read More
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To the Actor: On the Technique of Acting
a most excellant method alternative
by wziegler, Sep 13, 2007
I had to read this book (along with 28 others) as preparation for acting grad school. It was by far my favorite acting text. It provides a most compelling alternative to "the Method" and other ... Read More
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On the Technique of Acting
My Favorite Acting Text
by wziegler, Sep 13, 2007
I had to read this book (along with 28 others) as preparation for acting grad school. It was by far my favorite acting text. It provides a most compelling alternative to "the Method" and other ... Read More
