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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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Lou Jacobs

Lou Jacobs was an American circus clown who performed with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey for sixty years. He is not...

American 20TH Century Circus Auguste

9.1 Excellent

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Tom Belling

Tom Belling was a German circus performer active in the 1880s. He developed a style of clowning characterized by deliber...

German 19TH Century Pioneer Circus

9.0 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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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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Norman Wisdom

Norman Wisdom is a celebrated British entertainer known for his distinctive physical comedy and portrayal of the hapless...

20TH Century British Physical Comedy Film Comedian

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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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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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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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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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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Pepito

Pepito is a traditional European circus clown persona, famously adopted by various performers throughout the 20th centur...

Spanish 20TH Century TV Comedian

7.8 Good

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Roly Bain

Roly Bain was a British clown and ordained priest who uniquely combined his Christian theology with circus arts as the c...

Performer Contemporary British Spiritual

7.5 Good