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The difference between burlesque and the newspapers is that the former never pretended to be performing a public service by exposure.
Michael Chekhov
Born: August 29, 1891
Died: September 30, 1955 (aged 64)
Bio: Mikhail Aleksandrovich "Michael" Chekhov was a Russian-American actor, director, author, and theatre practitioner. His acting technique has been used by actors such as Clint Eastwood, Marilyn Monroe, and Yul Brynner.
Known for:
- On the technique of acting
- To the Actor: On the Technique of Acting (1953)
- The path of the actor
- Lessons for the Professional Actor
- The Other Chekhov
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