Charles Zidler
French impresario
About Charles Zidler
Lived 1832 – 1897 (aged 64). Charles Zidler was a French impresario.
Charles-Joseph Zidler (1831–1897) was a French impresario. He co-founded the Paris cabaret Moulin Rouge with Joseph Oller.
Portrayals in movies Harold Kasket in Moulin Rouge, 1952 movie directed by John Huston. Jean Gabin in French Cancan, 1955 movie directed by Jean Renoir. The character Harold Zidler, played by Jim Broadbent in Baz Luhrmann's 2001 movie Moulin Rouge!. Dominique Besnehard in the television movie Mystère au Moulin-Rouge.
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Who was Charles Zidler?
French impresario (1831–1897)
When was Charles Zidler born?
Charles Zidler was born on 29 December 1832 in Saint-Cloud.
When did Charles Zidler die?
Charles Zidler died on 10 November 1897 in Paris.
What was Charles Zidler's occupation?
Charles Zidler was an impresario.
What nationality was Charles Zidler?
Charles Zidler was French.
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