Giorgio Strehler was an Italian stage director, theatre practitioner, actor and politician.
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... Wikipedia
Born: August 14, 1921, Trieste, Italy
Died: December 25, 1997 (age 76 years), Lugano, Switzerland
Movies and shows: Essere Giorgio Strehler, Nel fondo, Incontro con Giorgio Strehler, and more
Books: Shakespeare Goldoni Brecht
Party: Independent Left
Previous offices: Senator of the Italian Republic (1987–1992) and Member of the European Parliament (1983–1984)