Vsevolod Meyerhold: Biography, Facts and Career
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Vsevolod Emilyevich Meyerhold (Russian: Всеволод Эмильевич Мейерхольд, romanized: Vsevolod Èmilijevič Mejerholjd; born German: Karl Kasimir Theodor Meyerhold; 9 February [O.S. 28 January] 1874 – 2 February 1940) 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 in June 1939. He was tortured, his wife was murdered, and he was executed on 2 February 1940.
Quick facts about Vsevolod Meyerhold
- Full name: Vsevolod Meyerhold
- Born: 1874-02-09
- Nationality: Soviet Union
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q165721
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Who is Vsevolod Meyerhold?
Vsevolod Emilyevich Meyerhold (Russian: Всеволод Эмильевич Мейерхольд, romanized: Vsevolod Èmilijevič Mejerholjd; born German: Karl Kasimir Theodor Meyerhold; 9 February [O.S.
What nationality is Vsevolod Meyerhold?
Vsevolod Meyerhold is Soviet Union.
When was Vsevolod Meyerhold born?
Vsevolod Meyerhold was born on 1874-02-09.
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