Lado Aleksi-Meskhishvili
Georgian Actor and Director
Born
1857
168 years ago
Died
November 24th, 1920
104 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Georgia
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An influential figure in Georgian theater and cinema, worked extensively in the early 20th century. Held significant roles in various theatrical productions and made contributions to the development of film in Georgia. Directed several notable plays and films during a period when Georgian culture was experiencing significant changes. Legacy includes fostering new talents in the arts and contributing to the establishment of national identity through performance art.
Directed prominent Georgian theatrical productions
Contributed to the early Georgian cinema
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