Alexander Shiryaev
Directing•Born September 10, 1867•Died April 25, 1941 (age 73)•Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]
Biography
Russian ballet dancer, ballet master and choreographer, founder of character dance in Russian ballet who served at the Mariinsky Theatre. Shiryaev was also a pioneering animation director who is credited with invention of stop motion animation.
Known For
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentDirecting
BirthdaySeptember 10, 1867
Day of DeathApril 25, 1941
Place of BirthSaint Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]
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