Maurice and Melanie Marsac

MARSAC, Maurice & Melanie - A character actor, with over 100 film and television credits, Maurice Marsac passed away on May 6, 2007. He was predeceased by Melanie Marsac, his wife of 55 years, on April 16, 2007. He was born in La Croix, France on March 23, 1915, served in the French Army reserves as a captain, and worked as a secretary for the French Embassy in London until the outbreak of World War II. He returned to France and worked for the French underground during the war. After the war, he traveled to the United States to sell French wines. He eventually arrived in Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. He appeared in "To Have and Have Not" with Humphrey Bogart, "What a Way to Go, " "Take Her She's Mine", " King of Kings", and "Can-Can" to name but a few. He often played the haughty French waiter, as in "The Jerk" with Steve Martin. He was cast as the French teacher in the TV series "Our Miss Brooks" with Eve Arden. He also appeared in guest spots on countless TV shows such as "I Love Lucy" and "Hogan's Heroes". He and his wife, Melanie, were avid croquet players, participating in many tournaments from Beverly Hills to the Bay Area. They moved to Santa Rosa ten years ago, settling in the Oakmont neighborhood. They traveled extensively during their married life; they especially frequented France, and Mexico, both their respective countries of birth. In addition to croquet, their passion was modern art. Melanie predeceased Maurice by just three weeks. They were very much in love, and knew how to celebrate life, throughout their fifty five years of married life. They are survived by family in France, Mexico, and California. Please consider a donation to the charity of your choice in memory of this wonderful couple. A guest book for the Marsacs is available at www.legacy.com.