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Gaston Méliès

French film director (1852–1915).

Born February 12th, 1852 in Paris.

Died April 9th, 1915 at 63 years old in Ajaccio (foodborne illness).

Occupations
actor, businessperson, entrepreneur, film director, film producer

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson