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Allegra · 23rd September 2007, 10:04 AM

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | French mime artist Marceau dies

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The French mime artist Marcel Marceau has died at the age of 84, the AFP news agency has reported.

The performer was known around the world for his silent portrayal of a white-faced clown with battered hat.
Born in Strasbourg in 1923, Marceau was inspired by silent era actors like Charlie Chaplin, and studied under mime master Etienne Decroux in Paris. His character Bip, the white-faced clown in striped pullover and hat, made his first appearance in 1947.

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Nesacat · 23rd September 2007, 11:19 AM

I grew up with his mimes .... He'll be dearly missed.

Talysia · 23rd September 2007, 01:03 PM

This is such a shame. When I thought of mime, his name was the first that came to mind.

23rd September 2007, 11:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nesacat The Cat Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,623	Re: French mime artist Marceau dies I grew up with his mimes .... He'll be dearly missed.

23rd September 2007, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Talysia Lady of Autumn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 3,309	Re: French mime artist Marceau dies This is such a shame. When I thought of mime, his name was the first that came to mind.

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