Stan ‧ i ‧ slav ‧ sky, Con ‧ stan ‧ tin /ˌstænɪˈslævski $ -ˈslɑːv-, ˈkɒnstəntiːn $ ˈkɑːn-/ BrE AmE
(1863–1938) a Russian actor and theatre ↑ director who developed a new way of acting, called Method Acting. This involves actors using their own emotions and remembering their own experiences so that they feel as if they really become the character they are playing.