Georges Melies

Director

Birthday December 8, 1861

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Paris, France

DEATH DATE Jan 21, 1938 (76)

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About

Director who utilized stop motion photography techniques and was known for his film A Trip to the Moon.

Before Fame

He worked as an illusionist and magician.

Trivia

He was considered to be the Father of Special Effects.

Family Life

He married Jeanne d'Alcy in 1925.

Associated With

He was called the Alchemist of Light by Charlie Chaplin.