Marcel Marceau
September 22
"He was the living embodiment of a long tradition," said Gideon Lester, acting artistic director of the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, where Marceau last performed as Bip the Clown in 2004. "And I can't imagine anyone following him." Marceau revealed a self-deprecating wit and effortless grace that few could match, inspired by his childhood idols, including Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin.
Archive 9/24/07 Face of mime to millions dies at 84
September 22
"He was the living embodiment of a long tradition," said Gideon Lester, acting artistic director of the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, where Marceau last performed as Bip the Clown in 2004. "And I can't imagine anyone following him." Marceau revealed a self-deprecating wit and effortless grace that few could match, inspired by his childhood idols, including Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin.
(AP)