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Emmett Kelly (1898–1979)

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Clown of renown (usually in sad-faced hobo's makeup although on some occasions he sported classic whiteface) with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, who acted in a handful of films. See full bio »

Born:

Emmett Leo Kelly
in Sedan, Kansas, USA

Died:

(age 80) in Sarasota, Florida, USA
Emmett Kelly, circa 1958.
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1967 The Clown and the Kids
The Piper
 
1962 The DuPont Show of the Week (TV series)
Narrator
– Circus (1962) … Narrator
 
1958 Wind Across the Everglades
Bigamy Bob
 
1958 The Bob Crosby Show (TV series)
 
1957 Playhouse 90 (TV series)
Weary Willie
– Around the World in 90 Minutes (1957) … Weary Willie
 
1957 The Jackie Gleason Show (TV series)
Guest Ringling Brothers Clown
– All Star Circus Revue (1957) … Guest Ringling Brothers Clown
 
1956 Telephone Time (TV series)
– Captain from Kopenick (1956)
 
1951 The Fat Man
Ed Deets
 
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1955 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
– The Clown (1955) (autobiography)
 
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1955 G.E. True Theater (TV series) (technical advisor - 1 episode)
– The Clown (1955) (technical advisor)
 
Show ShowSelf (12 titles)
1977 Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1976 The Second Annual Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1970-1976 The Carol Burnett Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #9.18 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #4.8 (1970) … Himself
 
1968 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.138 (1968) … Himself
 
1955-1960 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Himself / Clown
– Episode #13.26 (1960) … Clown
– Episode #9.45 (1956) … Himself
– Episode #8.29 (1955) … Himself
 
1956 I've Got a Secret (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 April 1956 (1956) … Himself
 
1956 The NBC Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself - Circus Clown
– Episode #1.10 (1956) … Himself - Circus Clown
 
1956 What's My Line? (TV series)
Himself - Mystery Guest #1
– Episode dated 11 March 1956 (1956) … Himself - Mystery Guest #1
 
1956 Captain Kangaroo (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 January 1956 (1956) … Himself
 
1954 Person to Person (TV series documentary)
Himself - Circus Clown
– Episode #1.26 (1954) … Himself - Circus Clown
 
1952 The Greatest Show on Earth
Himself
 
1946 Here Comes the Circus (documentary short)
Himself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Keep Off the Grass (1940). Musical comedy/revue. Music by Jimmy McHugh. Lyrics by Al Dubin and Howard Dietz. Sketches by Mort Lewis, Parke Levy, Alan Lipscott, S. Jay Kaufman and Panama & Frank. Music orchestrated by [error] and Don Walker. Vocal arrangements by Anthony R. Morelli. Miss... See more »

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Did You Know?

Trivia:

His son, Emmett Kelly Jr. (d. 2006) followed in his footsteps to become a circus clown. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius