The Hanlon Brothers were an acrobatic troupe that performed in the mid-19th and early 20th centuries. The group was made up of six brothers—Thomas (1833–68), George (1840–1926), William (1842–1923), Alfred (1844–86), Edward (1846–1931), and Frederick (1848–86). They were known for their innovative style, which combined comedy, acrobatics, and illusions. Thomas died by suicide in 1868, after which the five surviving brothers continued the act.
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