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(1863-1938)

Who Was Constantin Stanislavski?

Constantin Stanislavski started working in theater as a teen, going on to become an acclaimed thespian and director of stage productions.

He co-founded the Moscow Art Theatre in 1897 and developed a performance process known as method acting, allowing actors to use their personal histories to express authentic emotion and create rich characters. Continually honing his theories throughout his career, he died in Moscow in 1938.

Early Life and Career

Stanislavski was born Konstantin Sergeyevich Alekseyev in Moscow, Russia, in January 1863.

(Sources offer varying information on the exact day of his birth.) He was part of a wealthy clan who loved theater: His maternal grandmother was a French actress and his father constructed a stage on the family's estate.

Alekseyev started acting at the age of 14, joining the family drama circle.

He developed his theatrical skills considerably over time, performing with oth