Mikhail Zharov

Mikhail Zharov was a popular Russian actor who starred in silent films,and enjoyed a stellar career, until he fell under suspicion during thedictatorship of Joseph Stalin.He was born Mikhail Ivanovich Zharov on October 27, 1899, in Moscow,Russian Empire. His father was a printing press worker. Young Zharovwas fond of theatre. In 1915, at the age of 16, Zharov was caughtbackstage while he was copying facial expressions and movements of thefamous Russian opera actorFeodor Chaliapin Sr.. Theadministration could end Zharov's acting career, butFeodor Chaliapin Sr. himself askedZharov to show what he was doing backstage, and was impressed with hisacting skills, and encouraged young Zharov by presenting him with asigned photograph. From 1921-1925 he was a permanent member at theTheatre of Vsevolod Meyerhold. Duringthe 1920s Zharov was also touring Russia with various troupes. From1931-1938 he was a permanent member at Moscow Chamber Theatre ofAleksandr Tairov.In 1915, Zharov made his film ... [Details Intro]