Age, Biography and Wiki
Marcel Roche was born on 15 August, 1920 in Caracas, Venezuela, is a Venezuelan physician ( 1920–2003). Discover Marcel Roche's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
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| Occupation |
actor,production_manager |
| Age |
80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
15 August, 1923 |
| Birthday |
15 August |
| Birthplace |
Caracas, Venezuela |
| Date of death |
3 May, 2003 |
| Died Place |
Miami |
| Nationality |
Venezuela
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Marcel Roche Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Marcel Roche height not available right now. We will update Marcel Roche's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
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Marcel Roche Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Marcel Roche worth at the age of 80 years old? Marcel Roche’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Venezuela. We have estimated Marcel Roche's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Marcel Roche Social Network
Timeline
Marcel Roche Dugand (August 15, 1920 in Caracas, Venezuela – May 3, 2003 in Miami, USA) was a physician, scientist and scientific leader.
He was born into a wealthy family of French origin.
His father, Luis Roche was a well known urbanist.
His secondary education was conducted in Paris, France, graduating in 1938.
Following this, he moved to the US and got a Bachelor of Science degree at St. Joseph's College, in Philadelphia, followed by studies in medicine at Johns Hopkins Medical School, in Baltimore.
After graduation in 1946, he specialized in endocrinology and nuclear medicine.
Before returning to Venezuela in 1951, he carried out biomedical research for some time at the New York Institute of Public Health.
In Venezuela, Dr. Roche started several pioneering works as an Assistant Professor of the Central University of Venezuela on goitre, hookworm infections and nutritional deficiencies and anaemias, especially among the poor and aboriginal people.
He was founder and director of the Institute of Medical Research at the Central University, and in 1958 he also became the Secretary General of the Venezuelan Association for the Advancement of Science.
Dr. Roche was an advisor to the World Health Organization (WHO), UNESCO, a Governor of the International Atomic Energy Agency (1958-1960), and was a Member and President of the Council of the University of the United Nations in Tokyo, and Secretary of the Third World Academy of Sciences.
He received many honors and degrees from Belgium, Germany, France, the United States, India and Brazil.
Other institutions directed by him were the Institute of Neurology and Brain Investigation, reorganized in 1959 as the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research after succeeding Dr. Humberto Fernandez Moran in 1958.
During his tenure, Dr. Roche became interested in, and supported the development of anthropology and the study of the history and sociology of science.
He was founder and director of the Venezuelan National Council of Scientific Investigation and the magazine Intersciencia, as well as being involved in the publishing of several other scientific periodicals.
Dr. Roche was also a pioneer in the area of public understanding of science and a pioneer in the production of TV programs and documentary films on many science subjects.
He was very active in promoting science to the public and participated in many national and international organizations promoting science.
He won the Kalinga Prize in 1987 from UNESCO for his work.
Asteroid 201497 Marcelroche was named in his honor.
