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Marcel Marceau

It’s great to see so many celebrities we know love Marcel Marceau and his work.

"Marcel Marceau was a French actor and mime artist 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.

Other names: "Le mime Marceau" Years active: 1950s–2007 Known for: Bip the Clown Resting place: Père Lachaise Cemetery

What was Marcel Marceau most famous for?

(French pronunciation: [maʁsɛl maʁso]; born Marcel Mangel mime artist most famous for his stage persona, "Bip the Clown". He referred to mime as the "art of silence".

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