As in any life there are stories. From Wikipedia:
Marceau was born Marcel Mangel on March 22, 1923, in Strasbourg, France. His
father Charles, a butcher who sang baritone, introduced his son to the world of
music and theater at an early age. The boy adored the silent film stars of the
era: Chaplin, Buster Keaton and the Marx brothers.
When the Germans marched into eastern France, he and his family were given
just hours to pack their bags. He fled to southwest France and changed his last
name to Marceau to hide his Jewish origins.
With his brother Alain, Marceau became active in the French Resistance.
Marceau altered children's identity cards, changing their birth dates to trick
the Germans into thinking they were too young to be deported. Because he spoke
English, he was recruited to be a liaison officer with Gen. George S. Patton's
army.
In 1944, Marceau's father was sent to Auschwitz, where he died.
Later, he reflected on his father's death: "Yes, I cried for him."
But he also thought of all the others killed: "Among those kids was maybe an
Einstein, a Mozart, somebody who (would have) found a cancer drug," he told
reporters in 2000. "That is why we have a great responsibility. Let us love one
another."
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He led an interesting life. But, GOD, I hate Mimes! OM content: I've seen
mimes but never wished to aim my Om-1 and capture the moment.
Bob
Andrew Fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I see Marcel Marceau has shuffled off-stage, ending the inspiration
of a thousand of lousy, silent buskers.
I assume he died quietly in his sleep. Very quietly indeed.
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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