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Joseph Grimaldi

Joseph Grimaldi (1778-1825) was a British performer instrumental in shaping modern clowning. He developed the iconic “Jo...

19TH Century Pioneer British Pantomime

9.9 Brilliant

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Grock

Grock was a Swiss entertainer renowned for his unique brand of performance art. He combined clowning with exceptional mu...

Swiss European Early 20TH Century Eccentric

9.8 Brilliant

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Yuri Nikulin

Yuri Nikulin was a prominent Russian figure in 20th-century entertainment. He is recognized as one of the most influenti...

Russian 20TH Century Soviet Circus

9.6 Brilliant

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Emmett Kelly Sr.

Emmett Kelly Sr. was an American clown known for his poignant portrayal of Weary Willie, a hobo-clown figure developed d...

American 20TH Century Weary Willie Hobo Clown

9.5 Brilliant

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Pinto Colvig

Pinto Colvig was a significant figure in early twentieth-century entertainment as an American clown and voice actor. He...

American Disney Early 20TH Century Bozo

9.0 Excellent

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Dan Rice

Dan Rice was an American circus clown active in the nineteenth century. He gained recognition through his whiteface perf...

American 19TH Century Political Satire Circus

8.9 Great

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George L. Fox

George L. Fox was a prominent 19th-century American stage clown who popularized the Humpty Dumpty pantomime character to...

Stage American 19TH Century Pantomime

8.8 Great

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Bob Keeshan

Bob Keeshan was an American television producer and actor who notably portrayed Clarabell the Clown on the Howdy Doody S...

American 20TH Century TV Clown Clarabell

8.8 Great

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Puddles Pity Party

Puddles Pity Party is the stage name of American clown Mike Geier, notable for his striking 6'8" tall sad-clown persona...

American Contemporary Social Media Singing

8.7 Great

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Larry Pisoni

Larry Pisoni was an influential American clown and juggler who co-founded the Pickle Family Circus in San Francisco in 1...

American 20TH Century Founder Circus

8.5 Great

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Patatá

Patatá forms the second half of Patati e Patatá, an iconic Brazilian clown duo who debuted in the 1980s and achieved mas...

Modern Contemporary Duo Brazilian

8.5 Great

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Felix Adler

Felix Adler was an American circus performer known as the King of Clowns who starred with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Ba...

American 20TH Century Circus Whiteface

8.4 Great

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Frosty Little

Frosty Little was a master American circus clown who became one of only a few performers to achieve the title of Master...

American 20TH Century Veteran Circus

8.2 Great

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Pep Bou

Pep Bou is a Spanish clown and performer internationally celebrated for his innovative and highly visual theatrical show...

Contemporary European Catalan Bubbles

8.2 Great

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Soupy Sales

Soupy Sales was an American comedian and television host famous for his wildly popular children's lunchtime shows and hi...

American 20TH Century Comedian Slapstick

8.1 Great

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Leo Bassi

Leo Bassi is an Italian clown and satirist descended from a long line of circus performers, known for his highly politic...

Contemporary Activist Street Italian Spanish

8.1 Great

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Bello Nock

Bello Nock is an American circus performer and daredevil clown famous for his gravity-defying hair, his comedic timing,...

American Contemporary Daredevil Circus

8.1 Great

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Tiririca

Tiririca, born Francisco Everardo Oliveira Silva, is a famous Brazilian clown and comedian who successfully transitioned...

Contemporary Comedian Brazilian Politician

8.1 Great

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Brian Dewhurst

Brian Dewhurst is a veteran British clown and aerialist best known for his long-running role in Cirque du Soleil's resid...

Contemporary International British Cirque Du Soleil

8.0 Great

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Frankie Saluto

Frankie Saluto was an American Ringling Bros. circus clown renowned for his diminutive stature and his popular musical a...

American 20TH Century Veteran Circus

7.9 Good