About Marc Behm
Lived 1925 – 2007 (aged 82). Marc Behm was an American and French screenwriter, actor and writer.
Marc Behm (12 January 1925 in Trenton, New Jersey – 12 July 2007 in Fort-Mahon-Plage, France) was an American novelist, actor, and screenwriter, who lived as an expatriate in France. Behm co-wrote the screenplay for the Beatles' Help! and conceived the story for the film Charade (1963). His best and most well-known literary work is the crime novel Eye of the Beholder (1980), which was adapted twice for the screen, in 1983 and in 1999.
Behm developed a fascination for French culture while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. He later had acting roles on several television programmes in France before moving there permanently.
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Who was Marc Behm?
American actor and writer (1925-2007)
When was Marc Behm born?
Marc Behm was born on 12 January 1925 in Trenton.
When did Marc Behm die?
Marc Behm died on 12 July 2007 in Fort-Mahon-Plage.
What was Marc Behm's occupation?
Marc Behm was a screenwriter, actor and writer.
What nationality was Marc Behm?
Marc Behm was American and French.
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