Marcel Marceau was a French mime artist who was renowned for his work in the art of mime. He was born in Strasbourg, France in 1923 and began performing in 1947. He is best known for his character Bip, a white-faced clown in a tuxedo. He was also the founder of the International School of Mimodrama in Paris. Marceau was a master of the art of mime, and his performances were known for their grace and beauty. He was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1984 and died in 2007.