Marcel Achard
French writer (1899-1974)
1899 — 1974
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer (1899-1974)
Born
July 5, 1899
Died
1974 (age ~75)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
FranceBorn in Sainte-Foy-lès-LyonDied in 7th arrondissement of Paris
1899
Born in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon (1899-07-05)
1959
Positionseat 21 of the Académie française (1959–1974)
1968
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
1974
Died in 7th arrondissement of Paris
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Marcel Achard was a French playwright and screenwriter whose popular sentimental comedies maintained his position as a highly recognizable name in his country's theatrical and literary circles for five decades. He was elected to the Académie française in 1959.
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Who is Marcel Achard?+
Marcel Achard was a French playwright and screenwriter whose popular sentimental comedies maintained his position as a highly recognizable name in his country's theatrical and literary circles for five decades. He was elected to the Académie française in 1959.
What does the name Marcel mean?+
The name Marcel means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is of German origin.
When was Marcel Achard born?+
Marcel Achard was born on July 5, 1899.
When did Marcel Achard die?+
Marcel Achard died in 1974, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.
The name Marcel is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Marcel — July 5, 1899
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Respect.
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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