1969-1974 studied at the Leningrad State Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinematography, majored in directing.1978-1980 studied at the two-year course of the State Cinematography Committee in Moscow. 1980–1990 director of the Lithuanian Film Studio.1988-2018 Lecturer at the Department of Acting Excellence of the Lithuanian State Conservatory (since 1992 - associate professor, since 2006 - professor). 1990-1995 Artistic director of the Lithuanian State Academic Drama Theater. in 1991 Visiting acting lecturer at Emerson College (Massachusetts, USA) Faculty of Performing Arts. 1992-2002 Visiting acting teacher at Staten Teater, Hogskole (Oslo).in 2000 Helsinki State Theater School, Visiting Lecturer in Acting. in 2005 Copenhagen National Theater School, Visiting Lecturer in Acting. in 2005 Krakow Theater Academy, Adam Mickevičius's "Vėliniu" workshops are conducted for actors.