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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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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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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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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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Paul Fratellini

Paul Fratellini was a prominent French circus performer known for his innovative clowning and pivotal role in reviving t...

French Early 20TH Century Circus Trio

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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Marceline Orbes

Marceline Orbes was a Spanish silent whiteface clown who became a massive star at the New York Hippodrome in the early 1...

Early 20TH Century Circus Whiteface Spanish American

8.6 Great

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Footit

Footit was an English equestrian clown who formed the iconic late 19th-century comedic duo Footit and Chocolat at the No...

Early 20TH Century Duo Circus Whiteface

8.5 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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Gardi Hutter

Gardi Hutter is a Swiss actress and clown internationally recognized for her pioneering theatrical clown shows, particul...

Swiss Contemporary European Physical Theater

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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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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Vitaly Lazarenko

Vitaly Lazarenko was a Soviet circus clown notable for his satirical, anti-fascist performances and recognized as a Peop...

Russian Early 20TH Century Soviet Circus

7.8 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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Rhum

Rhum, born Georges Saugnard, was a highly popular French circus clown who achieved significant fame in the mid-20th cent...

Classic Early 20TH Century Circus Italian French

7.6 Good

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Victor Fratellini

Victor Fratellini was a French circus performer and member of the famous Italian clowning dynasty who carried on the fam...

French Early 20TH Century Circus Auguste

7.2 Good