Mime Marcel Marceau was a French actor and 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 as a mime in the 1940s. He developed his own style of mime, known as 'Bip the Clown, ' which he used to tell stories without words. Marceau's performances were renowned for their expressiveness and emotional depth. He toured the world, performing in over 60 countries, and was awarded numerous honors for his work. Marceau passed away in 2007, but his legacy lives on through his iconic performances and the many mimes he inspired.