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Marcel Marceau - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 22, 1923 |
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| Died | September 22, 2007 (age 84) |
| Birthplace | Strasbourg, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Marcel Marceau's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Groundbreaking work as a mime artist and creator of the character 'Bip the Clown.' |
Intro
Marcel Marceau was a legendary French mime artist, best known for his stage persona 'Bip the Clown.' He revived the art of mime in the 20th century and performed globally, widely considered the world's greatest mime.
Early Life & Background
Marcel Marceau was born to a Jewish family in Strasbourg, France. During World War II, he joined the French Resistance, helping children escape Nazi-occupied France. After the war, he studied dramatic art and mime in Paris.
Career Highlights
- Created the iconic character 'Bip the Clown' in 1947.
- Founded his own mime school, École Internationale de Mimodrame de Paris Marcel Marceau, in 1978.
- Helped popularize mime art internationally through performances, television appearances, and films, including a notable role in 'Barbarella' (1968).
- Awarded numerous honors, including the Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French government.
Trivia
- His real surname was Mangel.
- He performed his last world tour in 2004 at the age of 81.
- Marceau spoke only one word on screen in his career, in Mel Brooks's 'Silent Movie'—the word was 'Non.'
FAQs
People also ask
When was Marcel Marceau born?
Marcel Marceau was born the 22 March 1923.
Where is Marcel Marceau from?
Strasbourg, France.
On His Birth-Day
About March 22nd, 1923, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 22nd, 1923 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: He Loves It by Eddie Cantor
- Popular movie: Scaramouche directed by Rex Ingram
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