Victor Fratellini

French circus performer

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Victor Fratellini was a French circus performer and clown, continuing a rich family tradition in the circus arts. He was the son of Paul Fratellini, one of the famous Fratellini Brothers who achieved significant acclaim in post-World War I Paris for their innovative clowning. Victor, born in 1901 and passing in 1979, followed in his father's footsteps, becoming a successful clown in France. His daughter, Annie Fratellini, also carried on the family legacy as a clown. The Fratellini family, originating from Italy, has a long history in European circus entertainment, with Victor's grandfather, Gustavo Fratellini, being an acrobat and his uncle Albert Fratellini known for developing influential clown makeup.1

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…circus performers, notably Paul’s son Victor (1901–79) and Victor’s daughter Annie (1932–97), who continued the family tradition as successful clowns in France. Albert’s memoirs, Nous, les Fratellini, appeared in 1955.
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…circus performers, notably Paul’s son Victor (1901–79) and Victor’s daughter Annie (1932–97), who continued the family tradition as successful clowns in France. Albert’s memoirs, Nous, les Fratellini, appeared in 1955.
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