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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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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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Annie Fratellini

Annie Fratellini was a French circus performer and film actress who co-founded the École Nationale du Cirque in Paris du...

French Educator Circus Fratellini Family

8.5 Great

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Patati

Patati is one half of Patati e Patatá, a renowned Brazilian clown duo created in the 1980s whose identical costumes and...

Modern Contemporary Duo Brazilian

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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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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Antonet

Antonet was a French Auguste clown who achieved significant popularity in Europe during the 1920s as one half of the hig...

Italian European Early 20TH Century Circus

8.3 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

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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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Tortell Poltrona

Tortell Poltrona is a Spanish clown who founded the humanitarian organization Clowns Without Borders in 1993 to bring jo...

Contemporary European Catalan Circus

7.9 Good

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Buffo

Buffo the Clown was an American circus performer renowned for his entertaining school shows and his unique one-man bicyc...

German Contemporary European Circus

7.8 Good

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Peggy Williams

Peggy Williams is an American clown known for being the first female graduate of the Ringling Bros. Clown College in 197...

American Contemporary Circus Female Clown

7.8 Good

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Johnny Peers

Johnny Peers is an American clown and animal trainer famous for creating the Muttville Comix, a celebrated slapstick dog...

American Contemporary Comedy Circus

7.7 Good

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Lorenzo Pisoni

Lorenzo Pisoni is an American performer and clown who began his career as a child with the Pickle Family Circus and late...

Theater American Contemporary Solo Performer

7.6 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

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Greg DeSanto

Greg DeSanto is an American clown and former Ringling Bros. performer who served as the executive director of the Intern...

American Contemporary Circus Ringling Bros

7.3 Good