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Marcel Marceau ( French pronunciation: [maʁsɛl maʁso]; born Marcel Mangel; 22 March 1923 – 22 September 2007) was a French mime artist and actor most famous for his stage persona, " Bip the Clown ". He referred to mime as the "art of silence", performing professionally worldwide for more than 60 years.
Jun 26, 2024 · Marcel Marceau was a preeminent 20th-century French mime whose silent portrayals were executed with eloquence, deceptive simplicity, and balletic grace. His most-celebrated characterization was Bip—a character half-Pierrot, half-Charlie Chaplin’s Little Tramp—first presented by Marceau in 1947.
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Jan 2, 2019 · Learn how Marcel Marceau, the famous mime, used his skills to save Jewish children from the Nazis during World War II. He was recruited by his cousin Georges Loinger, a commander in the French Resistance, and posed as a Boy Scout leader to trick the Germans.
Aug 21, 2019 · Marcel Marceau, born March 22, 1923 in Strasbourg, France, became one of the most famous mimes in the world. He created his own school, Compagnie de Mime Marcel Marceau, in 1948, for the ...
Jun 14, 2016 · 1984 French documentary examining the world's most famous mime artist's life, inspiration and technique (English subtitles). ...more.
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Learn about the life and career of Marcel Marceau, the legendary mime who survived the Nazi occupation and created the character Bip. Find out his awards, influences, family, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
Mar 21, 2023 · Fans of renowned mime artist, Marcel Marceau have marked 100 years since his birth in France. Marceau was inspired by the silent actor, Charlie Chaplin. He performed around the world, sometimes...
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