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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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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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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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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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George L. Fox

George L. Fox was an American stage performer active in the 19th century. He is notable for developing and popularizing...

Stage American 19TH Century Pantomime

8.8 Great

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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

8.8 Great

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Coco the Clown

Nicolai Poliakoff, known as Coco the Clown, was a prominent twentieth-century British circus performer. Born in Russia,...

20TH Century British Circus Whiteface

8.7 Great

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Charly Cairoli

Charly Cairoli was an Italian-born British circus clown and musician associated for four decades with the Blackpool Towe...

Classic 20TH Century British Circus

8.6 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

8.6 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

8.5 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

8.4 Great

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Soupy Sales

Soupy Sales, born Milton Supman, was an American comedian, actor, and television host. He was best known for his childre...

American 20TH Century Comedian Slapstick

8.1 Great

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Tiririca

Tiririca, born Francisco Everardo Oliveira Silva, is a Brazilian clown, comedian, actor, and politician. He gained natio...

Contemporary Comedian Brazilian Politician

8.1 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

8.1 Great

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Brian Dewhurst

Brian Dewhurst is a British clown and aerialist best known for his long-running role as the character Brian Le Petit in...

Contemporary International British Cirque Du Soleil

8.0 Great

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Pepito

Pepito is a traditional European circus clown persona, famously adopted by various performers throughout the 20th centur...

Spanish 20TH Century TV Comedian

7.8 Good

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Harry Payne

Harry Payne was a British circus and pantomime clown who rose to prominence during the Victorian era. Performing in the...

19TH Century Historical British Pantomime

7.5 Good

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Tom Matthews

Tom Matthews was a 19th-century British clown and pantomimist remembered as one of the principal successors to Joseph Gr...

19TH Century Historical British Pantomime

7.3 Good