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Marcel Marceau
Marcel Marceau

Marcel Marceau, born on March 22, 1923, and died on September 22, 2007, was a renowned French actor and mime artist. Known as the 'King of Mime,' Marceau's exquisite mime performances and unique physical language have won him worldwide acclaim. He is considered one of the most influential mime artists of the 20th century. more

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