The legendary Mimea Marseille Marso died

The famous French actor Marseille Marso, nicknamed Charlie Chaplin, pantomime, died on Saturday at the age of 84. This was reported today by his relatives. The character he created in 1947, under the name Bip, became somewhat Pierrro of the twentieth century and brought Marseille Marso world fame in the years when the world experienced difficult times after the Second World War.

This fragile in appearance, but the energetic artist is merged by the revival of the art of pantomime two decades after the death of silent cinema, where the incomparable Charlie Chaplin shone.

The sole Marso created in the world, the Mim’s troupe successfully performed in the 50-60s of the last century on the scenes of Paris, the cities of France and many capitals of the world. It was especially popular in the USA, Japan, China and the USSR. In 1969-71, Marso led the Pantomime International School, and in 1978 he created an international school in Paris.

In 2000, Marcel Marso announced the end of his creative career. However, already on February 23, 2002, in the largest Parisian concert hall "Palais de Charg", the indefatigable Mim presented his new performance. Then, in this unique production, Marso used Russian church music. The artist believes that her deep psychological strength and aesthetic integrity meets his task as well as possible - to reflect the essence of human being.

Marseille Marso said then: "I have not changed at all and I feel not only strength in myself, but also a great desire to speak on stage."

Marcel Marso was born on March 22, 1923 in Strasbourg in eastern France. During the Second World War, he participated in the movement of anti -fascist resistance. He was elected a member of the Academy of Fine Arts of France. He was awarded the officer cross of the Order of the Honorary Legion.