Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès (1861–1938) was a French actor, film director and animator.

Also recorded as Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès; the Cinemagician; Georges Melies; George Méliès; Marie-Georges-Jean Melies; George Melies.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Marie Georges Jean Méliès.

Born at Paris in 1861, died at Paris in 1938.

In detail

Georges Méliès studied at Lycée Louis-le-Grand and Lycée Michelet, Vanves. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are France.

Work by Georges Méliès is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Wallraf–Richartz Museum and Photography Collection.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Georges Méliès”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q152272: Georges Méliès

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