French Mime Marcel Marceau Autograph, CoA

Marcel Marceau (1923 –2007) was an internationally acclaimed French actor and mime most famous for his persona as Bip the Clown.

The autograph comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Size: 5 x 7 inches. Fine condition.

Marcel Mangel was born in Strasbourg, France. At 15, his Jewish family was forced to flee their home when France entered the Second World War.

In 1947, Marceau created “Bip” the clown who in his striped pullover and battered, beflowered silk opera hat has become his alter-ego.

He first toured the United States in 1955-56. This first US tour ended with a record breaking return.

Marceau's art has become familiar to millions of Americans through his many television appearances.

In 1995 Michael Jackson and Marceau choreographed a concert for HBO.

Marcel Marceau served as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Second World Assembly on Ageing.

Item ID: col-7424