Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko
Theatre director and playwright
Born
December 11th, 1858
166 years ago
Died
April 25th, 1943
81 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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A prominent Russian theatre director and playwright, contributed to the development of modern Russian theatre. Co-founded the Moscow Art Theatre in 1898 alongside Konstantin Stanislavski, which became a landmark institution in theatrical history. Directed numerous productions and emphasized the importance of realism in performance. Also, wrote several plays that gained attention in the early 20th century, blending naturalism and artistic expression.
Co-founded the Moscow Art Theatre
Directed productions including 'The Seagull'
Promoted realistic acting methods
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