F.M. Alexander		Who was F.M. Alexander? Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869-1955), Australian actor and reciter 1889 actor in Melbourne 1890 chronic unspecified hoarseness 1890 develops his technique by means of self-observation in order overcome his hoarseness; continues to work as an actor; teaches colleagues with voice problems 1905 further develops his method in London 1930 first training class for teachers of his technique works in London and the US until his death 1955 in London