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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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Totò

Totò, originally Antonio De Curtis, remains one of Italy’s most significant comedic performers. His unique physical styl...

Italian 20TH Century Comedian Film

9.2 Excellent

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Cantinflas

Mario Moreno, known as Cantinflas, was a prominent 20th-century Mexican comedian celebrated for his unique physical come...

20TH Century Comedian Film Mexican

9.2 Excellent

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Little Tich

Little Tich was a British performer active in the late Victorian era. He gained recognition through his elaborate pantom...

British Victorian Pantomime Eccentric

9.0 Excellent

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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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Karl Valentin

Karl Valentin was a significant figure in early 20th-century German entertainment. He developed a unique comedic style a...

German Comedian Early 20TH Century Bavarian

8.9 Great

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Leonid Yengibarov

Leonid Yengibarov was a prominent Russian circus clown active throughout the 20th century. He is recognized for his uniq...

Russian 20TH Century Soviet Circus

8.9 Great

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Coco the Clown

Coco the Clown, born Nicolai Poliakoff, was a highly influential Russian-born circus clown who achieved massive fame per...

20TH Century British Circus Whiteface

8.7 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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Charly Cairoli

Charly Cairoli was an Italian-born British circus clown famous for his engaging musical routines and his 40-year residen...

Classic 20TH Century British Circus

8.6 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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Barry Lubin

Barry Lubin is an American clown best known for creating and performing the iconic, mischievous character Grandma the Cl...

American Contemporary Auguste Big Apple Circus

8.4 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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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