Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
Russian
Spouse
Olga Knipper (1901-1904)
Parents
Pavel Chekhov, Evgenia Chekhova
Residences
Melikhovo
Education
Chekhov Gymnasium, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, MSU Faculty, Medical faculty of Moscow University
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < German
Popularity
Tier B -- 58,014 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 35 years (1961-1996)
Zodiac
Year of the Monkey, sign of Aquarius
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
32
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Filmography (6)
AWARDS (4)
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Honorary Citizen of the Russian Empire
WON
B
Medal for works on the first general census
WON
B
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class
WON
B
Pushkin Prize
WON
Biography
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer, widely considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre. Chekhov was a physician by profession. "Medicine is my lawful wife," he once said, "and literature is my mistress."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Anton Chekhov?
Anton Chekhov was born on and passed away on at the age of 44.
Where was Anton Chekhov born?
Anton Chekhov was born in Taganrog.
What movies or shows has Anton Chekhov been in?
Anton Chekhov has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include Vanya on 42nd Street (1994), Swan Song (1992), Lights (1984), Ward Six (1978), The Seagull (1970).
Where can I find more information about Anton Chekhov?
You can find more about Anton Chekhov on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
