Marcel Maréchal facts for kids
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Marcel Maréchal
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Maréchal in 1973
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| Born | 25 December 1937 |
| Died | 11 June 2020 (aged 82) Paris, France
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| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Actor Director |
Marcel Maréchal (born December 25, 1937 – died June 11, 2020) was a talented French actor, writer, and director. He spent his life working in the theater and appearing in many films and TV shows. He was known for his dedication to new plays and for leading several important theaters in France.
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About Marcel Maréchal
His Early Career and Theaters
Marcel Maréchal began his acting career in 1958. In the same year, he started his own theater group called the Théâtre du Cothurne in Lyon, France. This was just the beginning of his journey in the world of theater.
He worked at many other famous theaters throughout his life. These included the Théâtre du Huitième, the Théâtre du Gymnase, and the Théâtre National de la Criée. He also worked at the Théâtre du Rond-Point and Trétaux de France.
Supporting New Playwrights
In 2001, Marcel Maréchal created the Festival Théâtral de Figeac. This festival was a special event for plays. Throughout his career, he really focused on helping new and modern playwrights. These were writers who created new plays for the stage.
He was often invited to the Festival d'Avignon, which is a very important theater festival in France. This shows how respected he was in the theater world.
Later Life
Marcel Maréchal passed away on June 11, 2020, in Paris, France. He was 82 years old when he died. He left behind a big legacy in French theater and film.
Film and TV Roles
Marcel Maréchal appeared in many movies and television shows during his career. He played different kinds of characters in these productions.
Movies
- Trotsky (1967)
- I as in Icarus (1979) - He played a character named Rivoli.
- Instinct de femme (1981) - He was Pierre, Marthe's husband.
- Fanfan (1993) - He played Fanfan's father.
- Le Plus Beau Pays du monde (1999) - He was Roland, a commissioner.
Television Shows
- Fracasse (1974, TV Movie) - He played a professor.
- La Belle Époque (1979, TV Movie) - He was Gustave Hervé.
- Life of Galileo (1982) - He played the main character, Galilée.
- Au nom du peuple français (1988) - He played King Louis XVI.
- La femme du boulanger (1999, TV Movie) - He was the Marquis Castan de Venelles.
- La Trilogie Marseillaise (2000, TV Movie) - He played the doctor in his final film role.
Awards and Recognition
Marcel Maréchal received some important awards and nominations for his work.
- He won the Prix du Syndicat de la critique for Best Comedian in 1969. This award recognized him as the best comedic actor.
- He was nominated for a Molière Award in 1992 for his directing work on the play Mr Puntila and his Man Matti.
- In the same year, he was also nominated for a Molière Award for his acting in Mr Puntila and his Man Matti. A nomination means he was considered one of the best, even if he didn't win.
