Vsevolod Meyerhold

Also Known As: Все́волод Мейерхо́льд, Всеволод Мейерхольд

Biography: 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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: January 28, 1874

Deathday: February 02, 1940

Adult: No

Gender: Male

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Known For:

The Strong Man
Meyerhold's theatre and biomechanics
The Picture of Dorian Grey
The White Eagle