Alexander Shiryaev | |
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 Alexander Shiryaev's signed photo (12 December 1904) | |
| Born | Alexander Viktorovich Shiryaev 10 September 1867 |
| Died | 25 April 1941 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Occupation(s) | Ballet dancer, ballet master, choreographer, animator |
Alexander Viktorovich Shiryaev (Russian: Александр Викторович Ширяев; 10 September [O.S. 29 August] 1867 — 25 April 1941) was a 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 the invention of stop motion animation.