Ferdinand Zecca

Director | Actor | Writer

Date of birth : 02/18/1864

Date of death : 03/23/1947

City of birth : Paris, France

Was a cafe concert entertainer before Charles Pathe noticed him during the Universal Exhibition, where Zecca had been assigned to Pathe's stand. After a few daysPathe asked Zecca if he would like to work in cinematography. Zecca immediately accepted the offer and rapidly became Pathe's right hand man and head of production.