Georges Méliès
French filmmaker and illusionist (1861–1938)
Georges Méliès was born on December 8, 1861 in Paris and died on January 21, 1938 in Paris, aged 76. Recorded occupations: actor, film director, animator, film editor, screenwriter and magician. Country of citizenship: France. Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand and Lycée Michelet, Vanves. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
- Born
- December 8, 1861 · Paris
- Died
- January 21, 1938 · Paris
- Age at death
- 76
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- actor, film director, animator, film editor, screenwriter, magician
- Education
- Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée Michelet, Vanves
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
- Wikipedia editions
- 75 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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