Georges Méliès: Biography, Facts and Career
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Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès ( mayl-YES, French: [maʁi ʒɔʁʒ ʒɑ̃ meljɛs]; 8 December 1861 – 21 January 1938) was a French filmmaker, actor, magician, and toymaker. He led many technical and narrative developments in the early days of cinema, primarily in the fantasy and science fiction genres. Méliès rose to prominence creating "trick films" and became well known for his innovative use of special effects, popularizing such techniques as substitution splices, multiple exposures, time-lapse photography, dissolves, and hand-painted colour. He was also one of the first filmmakers to use storyboards in his work. His most important films include A Trip to the Moon (1902) and The Impossible Voyage (1904).
Quick facts about Georges Méliès
- Full name: Georges Méliès
- Born: 1861-12-08
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q152272
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Who is Georges Méliès?
Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès ( mayl-YES, French: [maʁi ʒɔʁʒ ʒɑ̃ meljɛs]; 8 December 1861 – 21 January 1938) was a French filmmaker, actor, magician, and toymaker.
What nationality is Georges Méliès?
Georges Méliès is France.
When was Georges Méliès born?
Georges Méliès was born on 1861-12-08.
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