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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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Dan Leno

Dan Leno was a celebrated British entertainer renowned for his comedic performances in music halls and pantomimes during...

Comedian British Victorian Pantomime

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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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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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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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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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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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