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Marcel Simon

1872 – 1958

Belgian actor and film director

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About Marcel Simon

Lived 1872 – 1958 (aged 85–86). Marcel Simon was a Belgian actor, film director, film actor and theatre director.

Marcel Simon (August 31, 1872 – October 16, 1958) was a Belgian stage and film actor, active in France. His screen career began in the silent era lasting until his final appearance in The Treasure of Cantenac. An early role was that of Joseph Rouletabille in two films by Maurice Tourneur, but during the sound era he played supporting roles as a character. On stage he originated several parts in the farces of Georges Feydeau, of whom he was a friend.

Selected filmography The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1913) Wedding Night (1920) The Man at Midnight (1931) The Invisible Woman (1933) Paris-Soleil (1933) Donogoo (1936) Sacré Léonce (1936) On the Road (1936) With a Smile (1936) The Club of Aristocrats (1937) Mademoiselle ma mère (1937) Alexis, Gentleman Chauffeur (1938) Katia (1938) Trois artilleurs en vadrouille (1938) Café de Paris (1938) Monsieur Breloque Has Disappeared (1938) Behind the Facade (1939) Paris-New York (1940) Moulin Rouge (1941) Boule de Suif (1945) The Treasure of Cantenac (1950)

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Born
1872, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
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Died
1958, Paris
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marcel Simon?

Belgian actor and film director (1872-1958)

When was Marcel Simon born?

Marcel Simon was born in 1872 in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode.

When did Marcel Simon die?

Marcel Simon died in 1958 in Paris.

What was Marcel Simon's occupation?

Marcel Simon was an actor, film director, film actor and theatre director.

What nationality was Marcel Simon?

Marcel Simon was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marcel Simon

· Wikidata: Q3289403

· DBpedia: Marcel Simon (actor)

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