Marcel Marceau
Marcel Mangel (22 March 1923 – 22 September 2007)[1] better known by his stage name Marcel Marceau, was a French 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]
Marcel Marceau | |
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.jpg) Marcel Marceau (1962) | |
| Born | Marcel Mangel 22 March 1923 |
| Died | 22 September 2007 (aged 84) Cahors, France |
| Resting place | Pere-Lachaise Cemetery |
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
Marcel Marceau Media
Marceau as Bip the Clown in 1974
- Marcel Marceau 1958 Painter- Frenkel Frenel.jpg
Marcel Marceau 1958, work by Isaac Frenkel Frenel
Marcel Marceau in Dresden
With U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, and Amy Carter, 16 June 1977
References
- ↑ 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
- 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 Archived 2006-12-10 at the Wayback Machine
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