Emmett Kelly (December 9, 1898 - March 28, 1979), a native of Sedan, Kansas, was an American circus performer, who created the memorable clown figure "Weary Willie," based on the hobos of the Depression era. Kelly began his career as a trapeze artist. By 1923, Emmett Kelly was working his trapeze act with John Robinson's circus when he met and married Eva Moore, another circus trapeze artist. Wikipedia
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Emmett Kelly, Sr. (December 9, 1898 - March 28, 1979) - Weary Willy Emmett Kelly Sr ., the most well-known of the tramp clowns of the circus. www.clown-ministry.com/History/Emmett-Kelly-Sr.html
