Marcel Marceau
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| Marcel Marceau | |
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 Marceau in July 2004 |
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| Born | Marcel Mangel 22 March 1923 Strasbourg, France |
| Died | September 22, 2007 (aged 84) Paris, France |
Marcel Mangel (22 March 1923 – 22 September 2007)[1] better known by his stage name Marcel Marceau, was a well-known mime. He was one of the most popular mimes in the world. He was said to be "single-handedly responsible for reviving the art of mime after World War II."[1]
Marceau created many personalities. The most famous of these is probably Bip the clown. He received several awards for his works.
- The French Legion of Honour, in the rank of an Officer, 1986
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- The French Order of Merit
References [change]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "French mime artist Marceau dies". BBC News. 2007-09-23. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7009040.stm. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
Other websites [change]
- The World of Mime Theatre Library: Marcel Marceau
- Compagnie Bodecker&Neander : Alexander Neander and Wolfram v. Bodecker are assistants and members of the Compagnie MARCEL MARCEAU.
- Salon - Brilliant Careers
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