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Michael Chekhov

Known For
Acting
Born
August 28, 1891 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
Died
September 30, 1955
Active Years
1927–1983 (57 Years)
Total Credits
19 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 28, 1891 Died Sep 30, 1955 Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire 19 credits
19
Total Credits
1927–1983
57 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Michael Chekhov works in acting. Born August 28, 1891 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire. Died September 30, 1955. Archytele tracks 19 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Invitation

as Dr. Fromm
Film

Spellbound

as Dr. Alexander Brulov

Frequent co-stars

Ingrid Bergman 1 shared title
Gregory Peck 1 shared title
Leo G. Carroll 1 shared title
John Emery 1 shared title
Steven Geray 1 shared title
Paul Harvey 1 shared title
Erskine Sanford 1 shared title
Norman Lloyd 1 shared title
Donald Curtis 1 shared title
Rhonda Fleming 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Bet · Novel
Cinema in Russia
Rhapsody
InvitationHoliday for Sinners
The Price of Freedom
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Specter of the RoseAbie's Irish RoseCross My Heart
Spellbound
Song of RussiaIn Our Time
Phantoms of HappinessTroika
Der Narr seiner Liebe
The Man from the Restaurant
When The Heart's Strings Sound
Tercentenary of the Romanov Dynasty's Accession

Full Filmography

19 titles
  • The Bet (1983) Novel
  • Cinema in Russia (1979) as Film footage
  • Rhapsody (1954) as Prof. Schuman
  • Invitation (1952) as Dr. Fromm
  • Holiday for Sinners (1952) as Dr. Konndorff
  • The Price of Freedom (1949) as Johann Vollmer
  • Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven (1948) as Gaboolian
  • Specter of the Rose (1946) as Max Polikoff
  • Advertisement
  • Abie's Irish Rose (1946) as Solomon Levy
  • Cross My Heart (1946) as Peter
  • Spellbound (1945) as Dr. Alexander Brulov
  • Song of Russia (1944) as Ivan Stepanov
  • In Our Time (1944) as Uncle Leopold Baruta
  • Phantoms of Happiness (1930) as Jacques Bramard
  • Troika (1930)
  • Der Narr seiner Liebe (1929)
  • The Man from the Restaurant (1927) as Skorohodov - The Waiter
  • When The Heart's Strings Sound (1914) as Fred, Jean's brother
  • Tercentenary of the Romanov Dynasty's Accession (1913) as Tsar Mikhail Fyodorovich

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Michael Chekhov best known for?

Michael Chekhov is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Invitation (1952), Spellbound (1945).

When and where was Michael Chekhov born?

Michael Chekhov was born on August 28, 1891 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire. They passed away on September 30, 1955.

How many credits does Michael Chekhov have?

Michael Chekhov has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1927 to 1983.

What is Michael Chekhov's background in cinema and television?

Michael Chekhov (29 August 1891 – 30 September 1955) was a Russian-American actor, director, author, and theatre practitioner. His acting technique has been used by actors such as Clint Eastwood, Marilyn Monroe, Yul Brynner, and Robert Stack. Constantin Stanislavski referred to him as his most brilliant student. He was...

Michael Chekhov by the numbers

19credits
19films
0TV series
1913–1983active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Spellbound (1945) as Dr. Alexander Brulov — aged about 53
  • Invitation (1952) as Dr. Fromm — aged about 60

Full filmography (19) Born on August 28 In memoriam 1955

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