Grock, Karl Adrien Wettch, inducted into the clown hall of fame in 1992
Karl Adrien “Grock” Wettach (Jan. 10, 1880 – July 14, 1959) Inducted into the Clown Hall of Fame in 1992, Swiss born Karl Adrien Wettach […]
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Biography of Richard Snowberg, aka Snowflake – caring clown, founder of Clown Camp
Richard Snowberg (December 23, 1941 – March 19, 2023 ) – Snowflake I met Dr. Richard Snowberg when my wife & I attended Clown Camp […]
Frankie Saluto – famous circus clown
FRANKIE SALUTO (1906 – 1982) Frankie Saluto, whiteface circus clown, was inducted into the 1991 Clown Hall of Fame Short in stature, but Frankie Saluto […]
Nola Rae – famous clown and mime
After working for two years as a professional ballerina, Nola Rae realized she would never be a great dancer. Wanting to apply her ballet technique, […]
Jim Howle, tramp clown, artist and teacher
JIM HOWLE (1939 – ) Jim Howle is one of the most versatile clowns performing today. In addition to his performing skills, which are finely […]
Annie Fratellini, famous circus clown
Annie Fratellini (November 14, 1932 – July 1, 1997) Inducted into the Clown Hall of Fame in1994 — the first woman to be inducted.French clown […]
George Fox, the American Grimaldi, famous white face clown
George L. Fox (1825 – 1877) Known as the American Grimaldi, George L. Fox introduced Grimaldi’s style of violent slapstick and topical satire to the […]
Gene Lee, aka. Cousin Otto – famous circus clown
Gene “Cousin Otto” Lee (1920 – 2016) Inducted into the Clown Hall of Fame in 1992, Wisconsin’s first Hall of Fame inductee, who was born […]
Arthur Pedlar – famous English clown
Arthur Pedlar (1932 – 2022) Arthur Vercoe Pedlar was born into a Congregational family and lives in in Southport, Merseyside, England. He was educated at […]
Yankee Dan Rice biography
“Yankee Dan” Rice Dan Rice (1823-1901) – President Lincoln’s Court Jester Inducted into the 1991 Clown Hall of Fame The American Grimaldi – Dan Rice […]