Giorgio Strehler
Giorgio Strehler (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒordʒo ˈstrɛːler]; German: [ˈʃtʁeːlɐ]; 14 August 1921 – 25 December 1997) was an Italian stage director, theatre practitioner, actor and politician.
Giorgio Strehler | |
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Strehler in 1968 | |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 2 July 1987 – 22 April 1992 | |
| Constituency | Lombardy |
| Member of the European Parliament | |
| In office 26 September 1983 – 23 July 1984 | |
| Constituency | North-West Italy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 August 1921 Trieste, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 25 December 1997 (aged 76) Lugano, Switzerland |
| Political party | Socialist (1979-1984) Independent Left (1987-1992) |
| Alma mater | Accademia dei Filodrammatici University of Pavia |
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He was one of the most significant figures in Italian theatre during his lifetime, described by Mel Gussow as "the grand master of Italian theater" and "one of the world's boldest and most innovative directors." He co-founded Italy's first and most significant repertory company, the Piccolo Teatro of Milan, and the Union of the Theatres of Europe.
As a Socialist, Strehler served as Member of the European Parliament between 1984 and 1984, representing North-West Italy. He switched parties to the Independent Left, for which he was a Senator from 1987 for the 1992, representing Lombardy.