Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | March 22, 1923 |
Birth Place | Strasbourg, France |
Age | 97 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Sep 22, 2007 (age 84) |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Net worth: $16 Million (2024)
Marcel Marceau, widely recognized and celebrated as a comedic genius in France, is projected to have a significant net worth of $16 million in 2024. Renowned for his extraordinary abilities in the art of mime, Marceau delighted audiences worldwide with his captivating performances and unparalleled talent. His unique style and unmatched expressions offered a glimpse into a world where words were unnecessary, transcending language barriers and touching hearts. Throughout his illustrious career, Marcel Marceau attained great success and recognition, solidifying his status as a revered entertainer and accumulating a substantial fortune.
About
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.
Before Fame
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.
Trivia
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.
Family Life
He had two sons with his first wife and two daughters with his third wife, Anne Sicco, who he married in 1975.
Associated With
He created the character Bip the Clown, who became his alter ego like "Little Tramp" became Charlie Chaplin's alter ego.