Obituary of Georges Méliès

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Georges Méliès

Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès (born December 8, 1861 in Paris, France) was a magician, film actor, and film director who was best known for leading many technical and narrative developments in the earliest days the new media, cinema. Georges died on January 21, 1938 and his death was because of cancer. He died at age 76.

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Georges Méliès Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Méliès, Georges
    • Common Name: Georges Méliès
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Paris, France
    • Birth Date: December 08, 1861
    • Age: 76 (at death)
    • Also Known As: George
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1888-1923
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: French
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Black (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Georges's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès
    • Father: Jean-Louis-Stanislas Méliès (1815-1898)
    • Mother: Johannah-Catherine Schuering
    • Brother(s):
      • Henri Méliès
      • Gaston Méliès
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Eugénie Génin (married 1885-1913, her death)
      • Jehanne D’Alcy (married 1925-1938, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • André Méliès (1901-1985
    • Daughter(s):
      • Georgette Méliès (1888-1930)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 21 1938 at age 76
  • Place: Paris, France
  • Cause of Death: Cancer
  • Interment: Buried at the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France

Category Tags:

MagicianFilm Actor Film Director French Born on December 8th Born in 1861 Died in 1938 Died at age 76 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Georges Méliès was a visionary filmmaker for his time whose whimsical and imaginative creations continue to inspire and entertain audiences even after his passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-03-02 16:48:39
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