swap_horiz George L. Fox Alternatives

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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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François Fratellini

François Fratellini was a prominent figure in early 20th-century French circus entertainment. He achieved recognition as...

French Early 20TH Century Circus Trio

8.9 Great

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Albert Fratellini

Albert Fratellini was a prominent figure in early 20th-century French circus entertainment. He developed the distinctive...

French Early 20TH Century Circus Trio

8.9 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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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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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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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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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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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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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