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Emmett Kelly (1898–1979)


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 »

Died:

(age 80) in Sarasota, Florida, USA

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Filmography

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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)
 
1951 The Fat Man
Ed Deets
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1955 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
The Clown (1955) (autobiography)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
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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1 Print Biography  | 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