Prosper Mérimée (September 28, 1803 – September 23, 1870) was a French dramatist, historian, archaeologist, and short story writer. He is perhaps best known for his novella Carmen, which became the basis of Bizet's opera Carmen. He was a first cousin of the physicist Augustin Fresnel (1788-1827).
Prosper Mérimée has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1909. Signature works include First Name: Carmen, Carmen, Carmen. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
