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| Born | Emmett Leo Kelly, December 09, 1898, Sedan, Kansas |
| Died | March 28, 1979, Sarasota, Florida |
| Resting place | Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lafayette, Indiana |
| Other names | Weary Willie |
| Occupation | Circus clown |
| Children | 4, including Emmett Leo Kelly Jr, Patrick, Stasia & Monika |
About Emmett Kelly
Comedian Emmett Kelly was born in Sedan, Kansas, United States on December 9, 1898. He dies at the age of 80, on March 28, 1979.
Circus performer most known for creating the renowned clown role 'Weary Willie,' which was modeled on Depression-era hobos. His circus career lasted 55 years, and he was best known for playing 'Willie' in Director Cecil B. DeMille's 1952 classic The Greatest Show on Earth.
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Emmett Kelly before becoming famous
Emmett Kelly was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1898 is also the year of Dog (狗) in the Chinese Zodiac.
He began his career as a trapeze artist and clown in the early 1920s, but he didn't become a full-time clown until 1931. He envisioned the hobo clown character while working at an art studio years before joining the circus.
Achievement of Emmett Kelly
In a famous shot, he is shown wearing full clown make-up and costume, attempting to fight the fire during the terrible Hartford Circus Fire on July 6, 1944, which killed 167 people.
Emmett Kelly's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship
He married Movie Actress Eva Moore, a circus trapeze artist. He was estranged from his son Comedian Emmett Kelly Jr., whom he claimed had stolen his"Weary Willie" alias, for many years.
Emmett Kelly on Social Media
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During President US President Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency during the Great Depression, he was a funny character.
Emmett Kelly Income & Net worth
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