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Marcel Marceau, born March 22, 1923 in Strasbourg, France. Became one of the most famous mimes in the world, preforming worldwide for 60 years. He even made his own school. He got introduced to music and theatre from his father, at age 5. His mom brought him to a Charlie Chaplin movie, and got influenced to become a mime. Marcel gave his first performance to 3000 librations in Paris in August of 1944. His biggest inspirations were Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Marx Brothers. Marcue created his own most famous mime character. Which was called “Bip”, a white faced clown with a tall battered hat and red flower. In 1949 he created his own company and toured around the world.