As per our current Database, Marcel Marceau has been died on Sep 22, 2007 (age 84).
When Marcel Marceau die, Marcel Marceau was 84 years old.
Popular As | Marcel Marceau |
Occupation | Comedian |
Age | 84 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | March 22, 1923 (Strasbourg, France) |
Birthday | March 22 |
Town/City | Strasbourg, France |
Nationality | France |
Marcel Marceau’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Marcel Marceau was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.
Legendary French mime who raised pantomime to an expressive art form. He is best known for his stage persona as "Bip the Clown" and he was awarded the National Order of Merit in France in 1998.
During World War II, he was a member of the French Resistance and saved dozens of children from race laws and concentration camps. He gave his first major performance to 3000 troops after the liberation of Paris in August 1944.
In 1959, he established his own pantomime school in Paris, and subsequently set up the Marceau Foundation to promote the art in the U.S.
He had two sons with his first wife and two daughters with his third wife, Anne Sicco, who he married in 1975.
He created the character Bip the Clown, who became his alter ego like "Little Tramp" became Charlie Chaplin's alter ego.