Georges Charpak was an American actor best known for Les palmes de M. Schutz, Téléthon, and Ex Libris. He was born on August 8, 1924, in Dabrowica, Wolynskie, Poland, and passed away on September 29, 2010, in Paris, France.
Personal and Family Life
Georges Charpak was married to Dominique Vidal from 1953 until his death in 2010, and they had three children together. His family moved to Paris in 1932. During World War II, they used false papers to survive the Nazi occupation, and Charpak was active in the French Resistance.
Education and Career
He earned a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from the École des Mines and later received a Ph.D. from the College of France. He worked with Nobel Prize-winning physicist Frederic Joliot-Curie during his studies. Charpak joined CERN in 1959 and dedicated over three decades to research at the organization.
Death and Legacy
Georges Charpak died on September 29, 2010, in Paris, leaving behind a legacy as a notable figure in both acting and science. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1992 for his invention that transformed particle physics research. His contributions have greatly impacted our understanding of the nature of matter.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Les palmes de M. Schutz | 1997 | Camionneur |
| Téléthon | 1987 | Self |
| Ex Libris | 1988 | Self |