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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

9.06 Excellent

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Little Tich (Harry Relph)

Harry Relph, better known by his stage name Little Tich, was an English music hall performer and comedian active in the...

19TH Century Historical British Eccentric

8.76 Great

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Art the Clown

Art the Clown is a fictional silent clown and serial killer created by filmmaker Damien Leone. The character first appea...

Contemporary Fictional Slasher Horror Film

8.74 Great

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Coco the Clown (Nicolai Poliakoff)

Nicolai Poliakoff (1900–1974), known professionally as Coco the Clown, was a Latvian-born circus performer who became a...

Historical British Circus Russian Born

8.64 Great

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George Footit

George Footit (1864–1921) was a British circus performer and clown known for his acrobatic and equestrian skills. He bec...

19TH Century Historical British French Circus

8.45 Great

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Charlie Cairoli

Charlie Cairoli (1910–1980) was an Italian-born clown who achieved significant popularity in the British circus industry...

20TH Century Historical British Circus

8.38 Great

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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

8.28 Great

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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

8.23 Great

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Michael Christensen (Mr. Stubs)

Michael Christensen is an American circus performer and clown known by his stage persona, Mr. Stubs. In 1977, he co-foun...

American Contemporary Healthcare Big Apple Circus

8.21 Great

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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

8.19 Great

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Tweedy the Clown (Clive Webb)

Clive Webb, known professionally as Tweedy, is a British contemporary circus clown recognized for his work in the United...

Contemporary UK British Circus

8.12 Great

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Puddles Pity Party (Mike Geier)

Puddles Pity Party is a performance persona created by American entertainer Mike Geier. The character is a mute, sad clo...

American Contemporary Singer Cabaret

8.10 Great

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Flint Rasmussen

American rodeo clown and entertainer who gained national prominence performing at Professional Bull Riders events, known...

American Contemporary Entertainer Rodeo Clown

8.04 Great

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Barry Lubin (Grandma)

Barry Lubin is an American circus performer best known for his cross-dressing character Grandma, a feisty elderly woman...

Character American Contemporary Big Apple Circus

8.02 Great

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Spymonkey (Petra Massey)

British co-founder and performer of Spymonkey, the UK physical comedy company founded in 1995, recognized for her work i...

Contemporary Female British Ensemble

7.70 Good

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Spymonkey (Toby Park)

British co-founder and performer of Spymonkey, a UK-based physical comedy and clown-theatre company formed in 1995, know...

Contemporary British Physical Comedy Ensemble

7.62 Good

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Rob Torres

Rob Torres was an American clown and physical comedian known for his classic tramp clown persona. He performed extensive...

American Contemporary Acrobatic Cirque Du Soleil

7.46 Good

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Chris Lynam

British comedian and performer Chris Lynam is known for outrageous solo shows, including a signature act involving a lit...

Contemporary Variety British Physical Comedy

7.34 Good

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Zippo the Clown (Martin Burton)

Martin Burton, known by his stage name Zippo the Clown, is a British circus performer who founded Zippos Circus in 1986....

Contemporary UK British Circus

7.24 Good

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Roly Bain

Roly Bain was a British clown and ordained Anglican priest who combined circus performance with Christian ministry. He p...

Performer Contemporary British Spiritual

6.90 Fair