Obituary of Georges Méliès

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
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
Favorite Actor: Judi Dench

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:

Magician Film 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 he croaked. (V)"

"Georges Méliès had a successful career as a French filmmaker, famous for his innovative use of special effects in silent films, but his passion for filmmaking was tragically cut short by financial struggles and the decline of his studio. (V)"

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