Marcel Perez

Known for Acting

Marcel Perez's portrait

Details

Birthday: January 29, 1884

Deathday: February 08, 1929

Place of birth: Madrid

Biography

Trained initially as a clown, Perez became a comedic star in the Nickelodeon era in France, working at Pathe, Eclair, and Ambrosio studios. Moving to the United States during the First World War, Perez continued writing, directing and starring in short comedies until an amputated leg forced him to work behind the camera.