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- He worked at various jobs in and around the circus, including as a painter. He taught himself trapeze work and was hired as a trapeze artist for Howe’s Great London Circus. In 1923 he brought his cartoon character of the defeated hobo to life as a clown.
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See all on WikipediaIn 1960, Kelly Jr., who had never been encouraged by his father, appeared as his father's character "Weary Willie" at the Circus Festival in Peru, Indiana. He was represented by their manager, Leonard Green, for the next four years. He toured a daredevil auto show called "Austin's Motor Derby" during the … See more
Emmett Leo Kelly Jr. (November 13, 1924 – November 29, 2006) was an American clown. He was the son of Emmett Kelly Sr., who was a … See more
After his discharge from the military, he married and raised five children. He worked at a variety of jobs, in various locations, before … See more
Kelly was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee on the day the John Robinson Circus, his father's employer, was doing its last show. Kelly Jr. spent his first few years traveling with his parents. … See more
Kelly died November 29, 2006, in Sierra Vista, Arizona at the Sierra Vista Regional Health Center which is near his home in Tombstone, Arizona. His family, friends, and The Arizona Rangers were at his bedside when he died. He was 82. A US Navy veteran of … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Emmett Kelly Jr., Clown, Dies at 83 - The New York Times
WEBDec 4, 2006 · PHOENIX, Dec. 3 (AP) — Emmett Kelly Jr., who followed his father, one of the nation’s most famous clowns, into a career under the big top, died Wednesday near …
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Emmett Kelly Jr., 83; followed in father's large footsteps as circus ...
WEBDec 2, 2006 · Emmett Kelly Jr., 83, son of one of the nation's most famous hobo clowns who followed his father into a career under the big top, died Wednesday of …
WEBEmmett Kelly (born December 9, 1898, Sedan, Kansas, U.S.—died March 28, 1979, Sarasota, Florida) was one of the great American circus clowns, best known for his role as Weary Willie, a mournful tramp dressed in …
WEBAug 4, 2024 · Emmett Kelly Jr., son of one of the nation's most famous clowns, who followed his father into a career under the big top, died Wednesday. He was 83. Kelly …
WEBMay 15, 2005 · Kelly Jr. adopted the hobo pantomime in 1960 and became the face of the 1964 World's Fair in New York City and afterward traveled as Kodak's Goodwill …
Emmett Kelly – The Circus Ring of Fame
WEBEmmett Leo Kelly (December 9, 1898 – March 28, 1979) was an American circus performer, who created the clown figure “Weary Willie,” based on the hobos of the Great Depression in the 1930s. According to Charles W. …
WEBJun 7, 2012 · Emmett Kelly was the creator of Weary Willie. Emmett Kelly Jr. was the most prominent of many that copied him. As evidenced by listings on EBay, nearly thirty years …
WEBEmmett Leo Kelly (December 9, 1898 – March 28, 1979) was an American circus performer, who created the clown character "Weary Willie", based on the hobos of the Great Depression in the 1930s.
WEBKelly Jr.’s career spanned several decades, featuring performances with major circuses, including the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, as well as appearances on television and in films.
Emmett Kelly
WEBEmmett Kelly, named after the famous Irish patriot Robert Emmett, was born December 9th, 1898, in Sedan, Kansas. His father, Thomas Kelly, worked in Sedan as a section …
Emmett Kelly: The first sad hobo clown who was best-known for …
WEBMay 2, 2017 · Emmett Leo Kelly was a circus performer and one of the greatest American circus clowns of the 20th century. He created the character “Weary Willie,” the sad hobo …
Emmett Kelly - SHSMO Historic Missourians
WEBBorn: December 9, 1898. Died: March 28, 1979 (age 80) Missouri Hometowns: Cabool, Houston, Kansas City. Regions of Missouri: Kansas City, Southwest. Category: …
The Triumph of a Sad Clown | Irish America
WEBAug 1, 2019 · Kelly’s grandson, Emmett Kelly III, left his job as an accountant to follow in his predecessors’ clownish footsteps. He did not use the Weary Willie character, but was …
Famous clown Emmett Kelly called Lafayette home - Journal
WEBJul 22, 2016 · Here's the story of Emmett Kelly (1898-1979) and how he came to call Lafayette home. In his remarkable career which spanned 55 years, Kelly was in …
Emmett Kelly Jr., Clown, Dies at 83 - The New York Times
WEBDec 4, 2006 · PHOENIX, Dec. 3 - Emmett Kelly Jr., who followed his father, one of the nation's most famous clowns, into a career under the big top, died Wednesday near his …
Emmett Kelly - Kansapedia - Kansas Historical Society
WEBEmmett Kelly. Entertainer. Born: December 9, 1898, Sedan, Kansas. Died: March 28, 1979, Sarasota, Florida. Emmett Kelly was born December 9, 1898, in Sedan, the son of an …
Emmett Kelly, Jr. - The Historical Marker Database
WEBApr 23, 2023 · Kelly Jr. began performing as Weary Willie in 1960 (four years after his father's retirement) and worked as a clown until 2004. He died in 2006. Also see . . . …
The legacy of Emmett Kelly, Jr. - Herald/Review Media
WEBDec 11, 2016 · By KYLE KOCHEVAR Arizona Sonora News. We’ve had a lot of “creepy clown” news since the end of summer. In a craze spreading through the country, …
Emmett Kelly (February 9, 1898 — March 28, 1979), American …
WEBCareer In 1917 Kelly embarked upon a career as a cartoonist and entertainer. Kelly's first job consisted of presenting chalk-talks in which he used his cartooning skills to convert …
About Us - Emmett Kelly Museum
WEBAbout Us. Oversight and Operations. The Emmett Kelly Historical Museum was established in 1967 under the auspices of the City of Sedan, Kansas to honor it’s native son, Emmett …
10 Years Pass Since Tombstone Lost Emmett Kelly Jr.
WEBDec 9, 2016 · Despite being raised around the circus, Emmett, Jr. pursued a career in the railroad business after the war, becoming a switch tender and a mechanic. It was not …
The man behind the makeup: Legendary clown Emmett Kelly Jr.
WEBAug 22, 2005 · Stepping down: World famous clown Emmett Kelly Jr. (right) makes an appearance at Kadel's Hallmark store at Plaza North on Saturday afternoon. Left is …
5A SIC football preview: The league’s top threats to knock off a ...
WEBThe two-time defending league champs start as the favorite. But a surprise team regularly throws a wrench into the preseason predictions.
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