Vsevolod Meyerhold
Actor
- Born
- January 28, 1874
- Died
- February 2, 1940 (age 66)
Vsevolod Emilevich Meyerhold, born Karl Kasimir Theodor Meierhold, was a Russian and Soviet theatre director, actor and theatrical producer. His provocative experiments dealing with physical being and symbolism in an unconventional theatre setting made him one of the seminal forces in modern international theatre. During the Great Purge, Meyerhold was arrested, tortured and executed in February 1940.
Known for
Acting4
- 2003Meyerhold's theatre and biomechanics
- 1928The White Eagle as State official
- 1917The Strong Man as Gurskiy, poet
- 1915The Picture of Dorian Grey as Lord Henry Wotton
Behind the camera2
- 1917The Strong Man Director
- 1915The Picture of Dorian Grey Director, Screenplay