Michael Chekhov
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Summary
Michael Chekhov was born on August 29, 1891[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on September 30, 1955[3], in Beverly Hills[4]. He worked as a film actor[5], stage actor[6], actor[7], drama teacher[8], and film director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,252 views/month, #6,504 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
- Father: Alexander Chekhov[12]
- Spouse: Olga Chekhova[13]
- Child: Ada Tschechowa[14]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[15], Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[16], Soviet Union[17], United States[18]
- Native language: Russian[19]
- Occupation: theatrical director[20]
- Employer: Moscow Art Theatre[21]
- Educated at: Moscow Art Theatre[22]
- Student: Robert Lewis[23], Marilyn Monroe[24], Anthony Quinn[25], Clint Eastwood[26], Dorothy Dandridge[27], Mala Powers[28], Yul Brynner[29], Patricia Neal[30], Sterling Hayden[31], Jack Palance[32], Elia Kazan[33], Paula Strasberg[34], Guy Gillette[35], Lloyd Bridges[36]
- Award received: Merited Artist of the RSFSR[37], Honorary Citizen of the Russian Empire[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Commons category: Michael Chekhov[40]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[41]
- Family name: Chekhov[42]
- Given name: Mikhail[43], Michael[44]
- Student of: Constantine Stanislavsky[45], Evgeny Vakhtangov[46], Leopold Sulerzhitsky[47]
- Manner of death: natural causes[48]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[49], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8[50], Faces of Moscow[51]
Why It Matters
Michael Chekhov has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Michael Chekhov born?
Michael Chekhov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Michael Chekhov die?
Michael Chekhov passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
Who were Michael Chekhov's parents?
Michael Chekhov's father was Alexander Chekhov[12].
Who was Michael Chekhov married to?
Michael Chekhov's spouses include Olga Chekhova[13].
What did Michael Chekhov do for work?
Michael Chekhov worked as a film actor[5], stage actor[6], actor[7], drama teacher[8], and film director[9].
Where did Michael Chekhov go to school?
Michael Chekhov was educated at Moscow Art Theatre[22].
What awards did Michael Chekhov receive?
Honors received include Merited Artist of the RSFSR[37] and Honorary Citizen of the Russian Empire[38].