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# Mikhail Shchepkin

(1788–1863)   Stage Actor

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Mikhail Shchepkin was a stage actor.

## Quick Facts About Mikhail Shchepkin

Born November 6, 1788

Died August 11, 1863

Profession Stage Actor

## About Mikhail Shchepkin

Russian actor (1788-1863)... \| Mikhail Semyonovich Shchepkin was a Russian actor. He is considered to be the most prominent Russian actor of the 19th century and the "father" of realist acting in Russia and, via the influence of his student, Glikeriya Fedotova, a major influence on the development of the 'system' of Konstantin St

##  Quotes by Mikhail Shchepkin

> [“You may play well or you may play badly; the important thing is that you should play truly.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mikhail-shchepkin/you-may-play-well-or-you-may-play-badly-the-important-thing-is-that/)

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