Marcel Marceau was a French mime artist who is widely considered to be the most famous mime of all time. He was born in Strasbourg, France in 1923 and began performing in Paris in 1947. He developed a unique style of mime that focused on conveying emotions and stories without words. He was also known for his signature character, Bip the Clown, which he used to great effect in his performances. Marceau's influence on the art of mime is still felt today, and he is remembered as one of the greatest mimes of all time.