Michael Chekhov Studio Florida

The Life of Michael Chekhov

 

Michael Chekhov (1891 – 1955)  Michael Chekhov was a world-renowned early 20th century Russian actor and nephew of the famous playwright Anton Chekhov. He was known for being a true chameleon actor, mesmerizing audiences by making consistently bold choices and disappearing into fully fleshed-out, astoundingly unique characters.  Chekhov was openly praised by Konstantin Stanislavsky as his most brilliant student and was highly respected by Group Theatre luminaries such as Stella Adler, Sanford Meisner, Lee Strasberg, and Harold Clurman.  He was the acting coach for many Hollywood stars of his day, and the technique he developed has been praised by Jack Nicholson, Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Depp, and Clint Eastwood, just to mention a few.  Michael Chekhov Technique is applicable to both film and stage work.

 

 

Suggested Reading:

 

Chekhov, Michael

 

• On the Technique of Acting

• To the Actor

• Lessons for the Professional Actor

• The Path of the Actor

 

 

Powers, Mala

 

• Michael Chekhov: On Theatre & the Art of Acting -

The Five-Hour Master Class - 4 CD's & Booklet

 

 

Petit, Lenard

 

• The Michael Chekhov Handbook: For the Actor

 

 

Articles About the Michael Chekhov Process:

 

Bycling, Liisa

 

• Michael Chekhov As Actor, Teacher, & Director in the West

 

 

Dalton, Lisa

 

• Michael Chekhov's Final Gift:

The Three Sisters Sensations - Falling, Balancing & Floating

• The Psychological Gesture: Hollywood's Best Kept Acting Secret

• Backstage Interview with Actor Robert Davi