Claude Véga

Career overview

Subject: Claude Véga.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Source [1]:
Name: Claude Véga.
Birth name: Claude Thibaudat.
Birth date: June 2, 1930.
Death date: April 11, 2022 (age 91).
Place of birth: Paris, France.
Profession/Known for: Acting, impersonator, humorist.
Known credits: 18.
Gender: Male.
Source [2]:
Mentions biography/career/films/series but provides no specific details.
Drafting Paragraph 1:
Claude Véga was a French actor, humorist, and impersonator who was born Claude Thibaudat. He was born in Paris, France, on June 2, 1930. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his work in acting, which is listed as his primary area of expertise. He maintained a professional presence in the industry with a total of 18 known credits.
Drafting Paragraph 2:
His professional life involved various roles within the entertainment field. While specific titles of his films or television shows are not detailed in the provided records, his body of work is categorized under acting. Claude Véga passed away on April 11, 2022, at the age of 91.
Current Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~55 words.
Para 2: ~45 words.
Total: ~100 words.
Problem: The prompt requires 180-260 words.
Constraint Check: I cannot invent facts. If the source doesn't have enough info to reach 180 words, I have a conflict.
Re-evaluating Sources:
Source 1: Name, birth name, birth date, death date, age at death, place of birth, known for (acting), known credits (18), gender (male).
Source 2: Just says "Biography of creator Claude Véga. Everything about the life, career, films and series of the creator."
Challenge: The provided text is extremely sparse. To reach 180 words without inventing facts is impossible if I strictly follow "Do not invent...". However, I must try to expand the prose using the existing facts in a descriptive, encyclopedic manner.
Wait: If I cannot invent facts, and the facts provided only total about 40-50 words of actual information, I cannot reach 180 words without violating the "never invent or guess" rule.
Strategy: I will expand the existing facts into formal, encyclopedic sentences. I will describe his identity, his origins, his professional standing, and his passing.
Drafting (Attempt 2):
Claude Véga was a French entertainer known for his work as an actor, humorist, and impersonator. Born Claude Thibaudat, he was a native of Paris, France. His life began on June 2, 1930, in the French capital. Throughout his professional career, he established himself within the entertainment industry, specifically through his contributions to acting. His professional record includes 18 known credits, reflecting his involvement in various productions.

As a male performer, Véga's