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Lou Jacobs was an American circus clown who performed with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey for sixty years. He is notable for developing a distinctive persona featuring dramatically large shoes and a miniature automobile as props. His work contributed significantly to the evolution of the Auguste...

Felix Adler was an American circus performer active in the early to mid-20th century, widely recognized by his professional title, "The King of Clowns." He was a headlining performer with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for several decades. Known for his whiteface clown aesthetic, his...

Frosty Little was an American circus clown associated with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. He received the title of Master Clown, a distinction granted to only a small number of Ringling performers during the 20th century. His career belonged to the American three-ring circus tradition, in which...

Mark Anthony was an American circus performer celebrated for his portrayal of a classic tramp clown and his extensive career with the Ringling Bros. circus.

Frankie Saluto (1906–1982) was an American circus performer best known for his long tenure as a clown with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Recognizable by his diminutive stature, he developed a popular musical act centered around playing a miniature slide saxophone. He performed for d...

Swede Johnson was an American circus clown best known for his performances with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus during the mid-20th century. He specialized in European-style whiteface clowning and was widely recognized for his signature gag involving chaotic driving routines in absurd,...

Paul Jung was a prominent American circus clown celebrated for his elaborately engineered mechanical props and comedic gadgets during the mid-20th century.

Bobby Kaye was an American Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clown who notably served as the show's producing clown and boss clown for decades.

Greg DeSanto is an American clown and former Ringling Bros. performer who served as the executive director of the International Clown Hall of Fame.

Prince Paul was an American circus clown recognized for his elegant whiteface performances and his lengthy tenure with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Duane Thorpe was an American circus clown recognized for his dynamic acrobatic performances and his lengthy tenure with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Billy Baker was an American circus clown best known for his long career as a producing clown with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Dean Chambers is an American circus performer who gained recognition as a versatile clown with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in the late 20th century.