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Paul Ekman(1934-2025)

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Paul Ekman was born on 15 February 1934 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is known for Lie to Me (2009), Jimmy Doherty in Darwin's Garden (2009) and The Dalai Lama: Scientist (2019). He was married to Mary Ann Mason, June Ekman, Diana E.H. Russell and Patricia Forester. He died on 17 November 2025 in San Francisco, California, USA.
BornFebruary 15, 1934
DiedNovember 17, 2025(91)
BornFebruary 15, 1934
DiedNovember 17, 2025(91)
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Known for

Tim Roth in Lie to Me (2009)
Lie to Me
8.0
TV Series
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Jimmy Doherty in Darwin's Garden (2009)
Jimmy Doherty in Darwin's Garden
8.2
TV Series
  • Self - University of California(as Prof. Paul Ekman)
The Dalai Lama: Scientist (2019)
The Dalai Lama: Scientist
7.1
  • Self
  • 2019
Standard Operating Procedure (2008)
Standard Operating Procedure
7.4
  • Self
  • 2008

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  • Tim Roth in Lie to Me (2009)
    Lie to Me
    8.0
    TV Series
    • scientific advisor
    • scientific consultant
    • 2009–2011

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    • Paul Ekman Ph. D.
  • Born
    • February 15, 1934
    • Washington, District of Columbia, USA
  • Died
    • November 17, 2025
    • San Francisco, California, USA
  • Spouses
      Mary Ann Mason1979 - July 27, 2020 (her death, 1 child)
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