Marcel Pagnol
novelist, playwright and filmmaker from France (1895-1974)
1895 — 1974
Quick Facts
Profession
novelist, playwright and filmmaker from France (1895-1974)
Born
February 28, 1895
Died
1974 (age ~79)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, playwright
FranceBorn in AubagneDied in 16th arrondissement of Paris
1895
Born in Aubagne (1895-02-28)
1905
EducationStudied at Lycée Thiers
1913
EducationStudied at Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971)
1920
Positionassistant professor (1920–1922)
1944
Positionpresident (1944–1946)
1946
Positionseat 25 of the Académie française (1946–1974)
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Marcel Paul Pagnol was a French novelist, playwright, and filmmaker. Regarded as an auteur, in 1946, he became the first filmmaker elected to the Académie française. Pagnol is generally regarded as one of France's greatest 20th-century writers and is notable for his prominence in multiple eminent mediums—memoir, novel, theatre and film.
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Who is Marcel Pagnol?+
Marcel Paul Pagnol was a French novelist, playwright, and filmmaker. Regarded as an auteur, in 1946, he became the first filmmaker elected to the Académie française. Pagnol is generally regarded as one of France's greatest 20th-century writers and is notable for his prominence in multiple eminent me
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 Pagnol born?+
Marcel Pagnol was born on February 28, 1895.
When did Marcel Pagnol die?+
Marcel Pagnol died in 1974, at approximately 79 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 — February 28, 1895
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
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